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Why is international date line opposite the prime meridian?
The 180th meridian or antimeridian is used as the basis for the International Date Line because it for the most part passes through the open waters of the Pacific Ocean separating the east and west hemispheres.
What is name for 180 degrees longitude?
This line is known as the antimeridian or simply the 180th meridian. The international date line is sometimes used although it is not entirely correct. The international date line is a "political" convention and sometimes deviates signifigantly from the actual 180 degree longitude
What object in the sky is used to locate time?
.. Our clocks are designed to match the average motion of the sun.
How Indians live below international poverty line?
India is still a developing nation and the people are happy and used to it now.
Is the international date line used to measure latitude?
No. The Prime Meridian is. The International Dateline nominally (but not exactly) follows the 180° meridian ... exactly opposite and half a world away from the Prime Meridian.
What islands cross over they international date line?
None. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati used to be split by the IDL, but that was corrected in 1996. Since then, the line crosses no single political entity ... city, county, state, country, etc.
You were give a can of coffeee The date has expired on it Is the coffee still ok to drink?
Used by date are a guide line, will last longer, but are put on the can to protect the manifacturer from being sued, give it a go, if not tasting to good throw it away.
Is the NASA International Space Station still being used?
Yes, its still being used for the many satellites out today.
Can isopropyl alcohol still be used for rubbing after expiration date Can isopropyl alcohol still be used?
Yes
Does the thin blue line still exist today and if so what are your thoughts on the thin blue line?
This line is an emblem that has been used to show support for police officers. It is still used today.
Is sour cream still good after the expiration date?
No product should be used after it's expiration date. It may or may not still be good bcause the growth of bacteria isn't always on the same time line, but the dates are chosen to be as safe as possible. So heed them.
What is the line of latitude 180 degrees north south and is used to standardize international dates?
You're getting at the International Dateline. It roughly follows the line of longitude at 180 degrees east/west, and really has little to do with standardized international dates, whatever those are.
