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lines of equal longitude, a.k.a. meridians
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Which lines are longitudinal lines?
In general, longitudinal lines run in the direction of the length (longer dimension) of a thing. On a globe or map representing Earth or another celestial object, longitudinal lines run north-south, from pole to pole. Because they meet at two points, they are neither parallel nor equidistant.
Do the lines of longitude on a map go from West-East or North-South?
The lines of longitude on a map goes from north-south
What does meidian mean?
meridian means the north pole to the south pole and longitude meridians on the map are west.
Why do orienteering maps have magnetic North Pole instead of the true North Pole?
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
What are north south lines on a map that shows distance from the prime meridian?
Lines of longitude
How is latitude shown on the map?
The lines going up and down (vertical) from the south pole and north pole
Which lines are longitudinal lines?
In general, longitudinal lines run in the direction of the length (longer dimension) of a thing. On a globe or map representing Earth or another celestial object, longitudinal lines run north-south, from pole to pole. Because they meet at two points, they are neither parallel nor equidistant.
What is the meaning of the south pole and north pole in the equator?
The Equator is exactly between the North Pole and the South Pole. Look on a map of the world or on a globe.
Do the lines of longitude on a map go from West-East or North-South?
The lines of longitude on a map goes from north-south
What is often the center of the map of either the North or the South Pole?
Polar maps usually put the named pole at the center of the map.
Do lines of latitude go from north to south on a map?
No. You are describing lines of longitude.
What does meidian mean?
meridian means the north pole to the south pole and longitude meridians on the map are west.
What is the direction of a meridian of longitude which converges on the north pole?
"Meridians" are the [straight] lines of Latitude (vertical, North-South lines) on a map, and Longitudes are the circular lines (horizontal, East-West) going around the world. So there can not be "Meridians of Longitude" that converge at a poll.
Distance north or south on a map can be measured by what?
lines of latitude
Why do orienteering maps have magnetic North Pole instead of the true North Pole?
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
What are north south lines on a map that shows distance from the prime meridian?
Lines of longitude
What is the measured diamater of the north and south pole?
Zero, they are pinpoints on a map, nothing else.
