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Lines of longitude
- run north-south on a map
- have 360 degrees with 180 degrees east and west each
- are used to determine most time zones
- converge at the poles
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoLines of longitude
* run north-south * determine time zones * shorter than lines of latitude * converge at the poles * have 360 degrees, with 180 degrees in the east and west hemispheres each.
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∙ 13y agoLines of longitude
- run north-south
- determine time zones
- shorter than lines of latitude
- converge at the poles
- have 360 degrees, with 180 degrees in the east and west hemispheres each.
- Hope it helped! :) even though its five............lol
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∙ 15y agoIt splits the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres, which means it cuts across the Earth from east to west. The zero degrees latitude line is the equator.
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What are lines of also longitude called?
Longitude is the best term, but sometimes meridian is used. The line of longitude at zero degrees is the Prime Meridian.
Is a contour line a single line that describes the outside edge of the object?
No, it is not. A contour drawing is what you are referring to. Contour lines are the latitude and longitude lines on a map to find coordinate points.
What lines connect the North and South pole?
Longitude, longitudinal As opposed to latitude (horizontal lines circling the earth.
What are lines of longitude and which ways do they run?
lines of longitude are lines drawn north and south and measure east and west a famous line of longitude is the Prime meridian
What way do lines of longitude and longitude run?
Lines of longitude stay right there where they are at. Each of them connects the north and south poles.
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Japan's absolute location is 35.68 N and 139.76 E. Therefore, in degrees of longitude, 137 E longitude best describes Japan's location.
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What are lines of also longitude called?
Longitude is the best term, but sometimes meridian is used. The line of longitude at zero degrees is the Prime Meridian.
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