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Does the prime meridian circle the globe from north to south pole?
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∙ 10y ago
Like every other meridian, the Prime one only joins the poles,
and forms a semi-circle.
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Imaginary north to south lines parallel to the prime meridian that circle the globe vertically is?
Lines of longitude.
A sentence with the word prime meridian?
The prime meridian is the zero degree vertical longitude line on the globe of the Earth. An example sentence would be: She used to live close to the prime meridian.
Are meridians of longitude measured north and south of the prime meridian?
They are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian. They run north-south across the globe from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Is the prime meridian a circle?
Yes, Prime Meridian is an imaginary circle..
What are the special names on a globe?
Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, tropic of Capricorn, Prime meridian, Antarctic Circle
Is the Arctic Circle north or south of the Prime meridian?
The Prime Meridian is a line that joins the north pole and south pole. There is a point on it at every possible latitude. So it's not possible to be either north or south of the Prime Meridian.
What are the 6 special names on a globe?
Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Antartica Circle, Prime Meridian
What is the opposite side of the globe from the Prime Meridian called?
The opposite side of the Prime Meridian is called the 180th meridian. In a circular system of 180 degrees, the two conspire to create what scientist refer to as the great circle.
What map feature can be found in North America -- the Prime Meridian Arctic Circle North Pole or Equator?
the Arctic Circle
The zero degree longitude line called?
This imaginary circle is called the prime meridian. it is an imaginary line that circles the globe vertically and is typically measured as beginning in Greenwich, England.
What aRe the endings points on the prime meridian?
Every meridian of longitude is a semi-circle that joins the north and south poles.
What line of longitude forms the other half of the prime meridian of the globe?
The Prime Meridian is complete as it appears on maps or globes. It forms a half-circle, and isn't missing anything. When joined with the Prime Meridian, the 180-degree meridian of longitude forms a complete great circle.
