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Because the Earth is sperical is shape.
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How many degrees of longitude of arc on the globe?
All the way around anything that's measured in angles is typically 360 degrees, and the earth is no exception.
How are distances of planets measured?
they are measured in AU
What are the paralles of latitude?
The angular distance north or south of the earths equator, measured in degrees, along a meridian, as on the map or globe.
How do you measure interstellar distances in EVE online?
Long distances are measured in AU in Eve Online. For short distances, it is measured in KM.
What units are distances to stars measured in and why?
Usually such distances are measured either in light-years, or in parsecs.
What kind of distances are measured in millimeters?
Usually small distances. You may get rainfall measured in mm.
How are distances to ballpark fences measured?
The distances are measured from the tip of home plate to the bottom of the fence.
The Equator is the zero line or base line from which you measure distances?
Yes - in part. Distances towards the north and south are expressed in degrees, measured from the equator. But a distance to the east and west is also required. A line that passes through Greenwich observatory (London) is used for this purpose.Yes - in part. Distances towards the north and south are expressed in degrees, measured from the equator. But a distance to the east and west is also required. A line that passes through Greenwich observatory (London) is used for this purpose.Yes - in part. Distances towards the north and south are expressed in degrees, measured from the equator. But a distance to the east and west is also required. A line that passes through Greenwich observatory (London) is used for this purpose.Yes - in part. Distances towards the north and south are expressed in degrees, measured from the equator. But a distance to the east and west is also required. A line that passes through Greenwich observatory (London) is used for this purpose.
Is the equator parellel or a meridian?
The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude making it a parallel. Distances north and south of the equator are measured from this point.
What unit is used to measure distances on land?
It depends on what you are trying to measure. Long distances usually are measured in miles. Survey distances usually are measured in feet.
What are latitude and longitude measured in?
they are measured in degrees
Are angels measured by degrees?
Yes angles are measured by degrees
