PART A: What does the term "latitude" most closely mean as used in paragraph 13?

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In general, latitude means the following:

the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. regions, especially with reference to their temperature and distance from the equator. scope for freedom of action or thought.