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The Prime Meridian
The International Date Line
Orion Wisoky
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∙ 11y ago- A circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles.
- A circle passing through the celestial poles and the zenith of a given place on the earth's surface.
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∙ 9y agoThe Prime Meridian at 0 degrees and 180th meridian (or Antimeridian) at 180 degrees are the two reference meridians on the map.
There are also local or regional meridian names (e.g., White House Meridian, Paris Meridian, Warsaw Meridian, etc.) for the line of longitude through a given city or country.
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∙ 13y agonames of the meridians
prime meridian
Anonymous
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∙ 9y agoThe "prime" meridian and the "international Date Line".
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∙ 13y ago- Prime meridian is one!
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Lines of longitude called what?
Meridians of longitude; parallels of latitude. Remember that meridians are all the same length (20,000 km) and that they meet at the poles. Parallels are, well, parallel, and are different lengths, the longest being the Equator.
Another name for longitude?
Latitudes are line Parallel to the equator placed equidistance on both sides. they are therfore some times called paralles and longitude is somtimes meridian hopes this helps:D
what are the main properties of parallels and meridians?
Ware the main properties of parallels and meridians
Why there are 360 meridians of longitude?
There are an infinite number of meridians. 360 of them are multiples of a whole degree because there are 360 degrees in a circle.
How many meridians can be drawn on the globe at 5 degree interval?
72 number of meridians can be drawn on the globe at 5 degree interval
What is the names of the meridians?
The Prime or Greenwich meridian. 0 degrees longitude
Where do the meridians meet?
The meridians meet at the poles, which are the points on Earth's surface where the lines of longitude converge. At the North Pole, all lines of longitude meet, and the same is true for the South Pole.
Which direction do Yin meridians flow?
Of the twelve regular meridians, the yin meridians always flow up the body, and all the yang meridians always flow down.
How many meridians are there on the earth surface?
There are a total of 360 meridians on the Earth's surface, running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Each meridian is spaced 1 degree apart, helping to define longitudinal coordinates on maps and globes.
What do you call the vertical lines around the globe?
meridians or lines of longitude
Lines of longitude called what?
Meridians of longitude; parallels of latitude. Remember that meridians are all the same length (20,000 km) and that they meet at the poles. Parallels are, well, parallel, and are different lengths, the longest being the Equator.
Another name for longitude?
Latitudes are line Parallel to the equator placed equidistance on both sides. they are therfore some times called paralles and longitude is somtimes meridian hopes this helps:D
Meridians are lines of?
Meridians are lines of longitude that are drawn from the North to South poles.
Term for meridians?
Meridians are lines of longitude that pass from the North to the South poles.
Why do the meridians curve?
it meridians curve because its a dodo but but but but but i hate Joshua fhibvreev
Vertical line around a globe are also called what?
Meridians Meridians ;p
what are the main properties of parallels and meridians?
Ware the main properties of parallels and meridians
