Latitude and Longitude
Lines of latitude, known as parallels, maintain a consistent distance of about 69 miles apart, with the equator serving as the longest and most significant reference point. The Coriolis effect is minimal at the equator, which is why severe storms rarely form there. Understanding longitude proved challenging for early navigators until a revolutionary timekeeping method was developed, allowing them to pinpoint their east-west location accurately.In this clip
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