What are the parallels and how does the equator parallel to the planet earth divide?

parallels are the lines that run from top to bottom are meridians. Parallels represent latitude and meridians represent longitude. The two sets form a grid that sections off maps into the four directions: north, south, east and west. the equator divides the Earth into northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere

the answer is the last option or letter d)

heat from the core of the earth causes convection currents to occur in the mantle. these currents slowly move the crust around.