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since the Earth turns from East to West (or West to East) timezones running East to West would not show how far the sun has gone. Think about it: how could it possibly be the very same time at a given moment all along the equator? The equator runs through the entire sunlit and night time parts of the earth.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoSome mountains do run from east to west, it just depends on which mountain range you are looking at.
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∙ 8y agoThe change east and west of the Greenwich meridian.
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∙ 7y agoBecause the Sun doesn't rise in the north and set in the south.
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Is longitude north and south?
both .. longitude measures from north to south or from south to north the same with latitude.
Who founded cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West
Which directions are included on the compass rose?
North South East and West
What is the name of the four main points of a compass?
North, South, East and West.
Indicate the cardinal directions?
I uderstand the cardinal directions to be North, East, South and West
Which state was not a buffer zones between the North and the South?
West Virginia
What is the name of Chinese language generally spoken across north and south-west china?
Chinese Language generally spoken in north and south west china
Do Time zones change from north to south?
Time zones change from east to west, so the correct answer is no. However they are not perfectly straight, so it is possible to be in a different time zone than a place north or south of you.
Which way do you go to get to California from ny north south east or west?
Generally west.
Is there 16 directions i n a compass?
Going clockwise, the 16 directions are... North North North East North East East North East East East South East South East South South East South South South West South West West South West West West North West North West North North West ...and back to North again.
Where are hardiness zones 8-11 in the US?
Zones 8 to 11 include a large portion of the southeast, south, south west and west. Google 'USDA Planting Zone Map' for exact locations of these zones.
Why is there a time difference between northern US and the Southern part?
There are no North/ South time differences. Time values, as used, depend on time zones which change approximately as you move East or West. As these zones are politically defined you may sometimes change time when moving North or South.
Where the sunrise come from north south east or west?
The sun rises from a generally easterly direction.
What are the eight specific direction?
North : north east : east : south east : south : south west : west : north west.
What are the directions that lie between the four main directions?
Well, let's see. Starting at North and proceeding clockwise from there,you've got your-- north by east-- north-northeast-- northeast by north-- northeast-- northeast by east-- east-northeast-- east by north-- EAST-- east by south-- east-southeast-- southeast by east-- southeast-- southeast by south-- south-southeast-- south by east-- SOUTH-- south by west-- south-southwest-- southwest by south-- southwest-- southwest by west-- west-southwest-- west by south-- WEST-- west by north-- west-northwest-- northwest by west-- northwest-- northwest by north-- north-northwest, and-- north by west
Do you of latitude go from north to south or from east to west?
north or south. longitude is east or west.
Why does North Dakota have two different time zones?
The Southwestern part of the state is more socially and culturally aligned with the south and west in terms of commerce.
