The equator is an example of a line of latitude. Latitude lines tell you whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. They also tell you how far north or south you are.
Focus: A Handbook for Teachers of Intermediate Social Studies
Based on the maps you've looked at before, is Europe north or south of the equator?
Look at the page with hemispheres if you want to refresh your memory.
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