Which term refers to markings on a map that run in a north and south direction and measure distance east and west of the prime meridian?
a. lines of latitude b. parallels c. lines of longitude d. elevations

herodotus taught this. herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire. he is known for having written the book the histories, a detailed record of his "inquiry" on the origins of the greco-persian wars.