LATITUDE is measured between which reference point and the poles?

Latitude is measured from the Equator to the poles, which are the northernmost and southernmost points on the Earth. The Equator serves as the primary reference line for latitude, designated as 0 degrees. As one moves north or south away from the Equator, the latitude is expressed in degrees, reaching a maximum of 90 degrees at the North Pole and -90 degrees at the South Pole. This system allows navigators to accurately determine their position north or south of the Equator, making it essential for navigation and mapping.

The Prime Meridian and International Date Line are related to longitude, which measures positions east and west. The Tropic of Cancer is a specific latitude line (approximately 23.5 degrees North) but does not serve as the reference point for measuring latitude in general terms. Therefore, the Equator is the correct and fundamental reference point for measuring latitude.