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The Earth is roughly spherical (shaped like a ball), so you can start out in either
direction from the Prime Meridian and eventually be in China ... that was sort of
the whole idea behind Columbus' voyage. But you'll still have a shorter trip if you
head out toward the east.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoFrom the Prime Meridian you can get to China by going either east or west since the world is round. It is closer to the Prime Meridian if you go east. Therefore all parts of China have East Longitude.
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∙ 13y agoThe quickest way to go from the Prime Meridian to the closest point in Asia is eastward.
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∙ 10y agoAlmost but not quite all of Asia is east of the Prime Meridian,
and almost but not quite all of it is north of the equator.
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∙ 8y agoNo, it goes through Greenwich, England.
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∙ 13y agoeaast!!
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∙ 12y agoEast
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Which direction is Asia located from the equator and from the prime meridian?
Almost but not quite all of Asia is east of the Prime Meridian, and almost but not quite all of it is north of the equator.
What are the points called on each side of the prime meridian?
The longitude of every point on Earth, from the Prime Meridian out to halfway around the world in the westerly direction is labeled "west longitude". The longitude of every point on Earth from the Prime Meridian out to halfway around the world in the easterly direction is labeled "east longitude".
What imaginary line is located at 0 dergees longitude?
prime meridian!Prime Meridian!PRIME MERIDIAN!PrImE MeRiDiAn!
What is the name of the meridian that is located at 0 longitude?
This is called the Prime meridian, it passes through Greenwich, England.
South America of the Prime Meridian?
Since the earth is a sphere (a ball), you can reach anywhere by going either direction from anywhere. But the trip is usually shorter in one direction than in the other. From the Prime Meridian, the trip to North America or South America is shorter if you head out going toward the west.
Where is China located which direction from the prime meridian?
east
What direction is China located on the Prime Meridian?
=well, i belive it is east !=
Which direction do the equator and the prime meridian runs?
The equator runs West-East and the prime meridian (Greenwich meridian) runs North-South.
China is located in which direction of the Prime Meridian?
Since the Earth is spherical (shaped like a ball), you can go either east or west fromthe prime meridian and eventually wind up in China. Most people would choose to goeast, though, since the trip in that direction is shorter.It also makes a difference exactly where on the Prime Meridian you start out from.China is straight south of one end of it, and straight north from the other end.
Which direction does the prime meridian?
the prime meridian runs north and south. it perfectly intersects the equator that runs west and east.
What is the degrees to the right of the prime meridian are which direction?
it is 180° longitudinally
What Cardinal direction does the prime meridian run in?
North - south
What direction is new york from the prime meridian?
West
Is China located east or west of the prime meridian?
China is located on the east side of the prime meridian.
What direction from the Prime Meridian are time zones that are behind GMT?
West
Which direction is Asia located from the equator and from the prime meridian?
Almost but not quite all of Asia is east of the Prime Meridian, and almost but not quite all of it is north of the equator.
What are the points called on each side of the prime meridian?
The longitude of every point on Earth, from the Prime Meridian out to halfway around the world in the westerly direction is labeled "west longitude". The longitude of every point on Earth from the Prime Meridian out to halfway around the world in the easterly direction is labeled "east longitude".
