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What cardinal directions do longitude lines measure on the surface of earth?
north to south
Imaginary lines on the earth's surface running north to south and used to measure distance east to west?
Meridians of constant longitude.
What does latitude and longitude measure?
Location of a point on the surface of the earth.
Which lines run north and south along the earth's surface?
Longitude
What are the invisible lines around the earth?
The invisible lines around the earth are called lines of latitude and longitude. Lines of latitude run east-west and measure the distance north and south of the equator, while lines of longitude run north-south and measure the distance east and west of the Prime Meridian. These lines help in locating specific points on Earth's surface.
Were do longitude lines run?
Longitude lines stay right where they are at ... on the surface of the Earth, joining the north and south poles.
What are latitude and longitude for?
Latitude and longitude are coordinates used to determine a specific location on Earth's surface. Latitude lines run east-west and measure north-south position, while longitude lines run north-south and measure east-west position. Together, they form a grid system that helps pinpoint exact locations.
How can lines of longitude and latitude help find the absolute location?
Lines of longitude and latitude provide a coordinate system that allows you to pinpoint a specific location on Earth. Longitude lines run north-south and measure east or west of the Prime Meridian, while latitude lines run east-west and measure north or south of the Equator. By using the intersection of these lines, you can determine the absolute location of a place on the Earth's surface.
What is the meaning of meridan?
A meridian is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. It is used to measure longitude and is perpendicular to the equator. Meridians help determine specific geographic locations on the Earth.
What is the relation of latitude and longitude with north and east?
Latitude is an angle on the Earth's surface, measured north or south from the equator to the location of interest. Longitude is an angle on the Earth's surface, measured east or west from the Prime Meridian to the location of interest. Any location on Earth can be described precisely, by just these two angles.
What direction does the lines of longitude measure?
The lines don't measure anything, any more than the marks on a ruler do the measuring for you. Longitude is an angle on the Earth's surface. It's the angle, measured east or west, from the Prime Meridian to whatever location you want to talk about. On a map or globe, there may be some lines printed along the way, to help estimate the angle.
What is 40 degrees north longitude and 40 degrees east longitude?
It's a description of a single point on the surface of the earth. The point is in northeastern Turkey.
