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Since the earth is a sphere (a ball), you can reach anywhere by going either direction
from anywhere. But the trip is usually shorter in one direction than in the other.
From the Prime Meridian, the trip to North America or South America is shorter
if you head out going toward the west.
Coby Schumm
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∙ 12y agoSince the earth is a sphere (a ball), you can reach anywhere by going either direction
from anywhere. But the trip is usually shorter in one direction than in the other.
From the Prime Meridian, the trip to North America or South America is shorter
if you head out going toward the west.
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Does the prime meridian pass through north or south America?
The Prime Meridian ends at both the North Pole and South Pole.
What is the other name for the prime meridian?
It is sometimes called the Greenwich meridian or 0° longitude.
What does label the prime meridian mean?
im assuming they want you to denote where the Prime Meridian is. The Prime Meridian is the line that joins the north and south poles and the longitude of every point on it is zero.
Does the Prime Meridian run horizontally or vertically?
The Prime Meridian runs vertically (from North to South) at zero degrees longitude.
Which pole is to the right of the prime meridian?
The north and south poles are the two endsof the Prime Meridian. So they're both on it.
What continents are located totally west of the prime meridian?
North and South America are located west of the Prime Meridian.
Where is south America from the prime meridian?
west
Does the Prime Meridian go through Argentina?
No. Argentina is in South America, an ocean away from the Prime Meridian.
Does the prime meridian pass through south america?
No.
Name all the continents west of the prime meridian?
The continents west of the prime meridian are Europe, Africa, North America, and South America.
Would you be closer to the prime meridian on the Easter or western coast of South America?
In Eastern coast of (South) America you would be closer to the Prime Meridian, but do not forget that there exists the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of them...
South america is what of the prime meridian?
Go finger you're self
What city in the United States does the prime meridian pass through?
The Prime Meridian does not pass through any part of the United States. North America or South America.
What two continents located totally west of the prime meridian?
North America and South America are the two continents located entirely west of the prime meridian.
Are north and south america east or west of the prime meridian?
The Prime Meridian (or the Meridian of Greenwich) runs through the royal observatory in London, so the Americas are west of it. In North America, the meridian that closely matches the transition from woodland to prairie is the 100th meridian west.
Does the prime meridian pass through north or south America?
The Prime Meridian ends at both the North Pole and South Pole.
Which is closer to the Prime Meridian eastern or the western of South America?
Look at a freaking atlas.
