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The lines of longitude are also known as a meridian line.
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What is the 2 word term for the longitude line of 0 degrees?
This is the "prime meridian" (also known as the Greenwich Meridian for the British observatory on the line).
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.
Are the prime meridian and the greenwich meridian the same?
Yes and no! The Prime Meridian is the technical term for the line of longitude (0º) which passes through Greenwich, UK.
What is the meaning of le meridien?
When translated, this French term simply means the meridian. A meridian is an imaginary line circling the globe passing through both North and South poles.
Which term marks the beginning of longitude?
the prime meridian
What is the 2 word term for the longitude line of 0 degrees?
This is the "prime meridian" (also known as the Greenwich Meridian for the British observatory on the line).
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.
What is meridan?
Meridian is a geological term. It can be used to describe a line of longitude or a celestial great circle.
Are the prime meridian and the greenwich meridian the same?
Yes and no! The Prime Meridian is the technical term for the line of longitude (0º) which passes through Greenwich, UK.
What is the meaning of le meridien?
When translated, this French term simply means the meridian. A meridian is an imaginary line circling the globe passing through both North and South poles.
How do you spell Prieme marieden?
A "prime meridian" is a line of longitude from which other longitude positions are calculated. The term "Prime Meridian" is currently applied to the Greenwich 0° line from which all other locations around the globe are measured (positioning and clock times), up to 180° east or west of that line.
Which term marks the beginning of longitude?
the prime meridian
When you trace your relationship from your father's side how is the relationship described?
The general term is patrilineal. It is also known as father-line and agnatic.
Who is the mayor in meridian idaho?
Tammy de Weerd has served as the Mayor of Meridian since January of 2004. The mayor of Meridian serves a four-year term with no term limitation.
What is ante - meridian?
An Anti-Meridian is a meridian opposite any given meridian of longitude.Specifically the Anti-Meridian is the 180th meridian. That is the meridian opposite of the Prime Meridian.The term Anti-Meridian is sometimes confused with Ante Meridiem.Ante Meridiem is latin for before noon. Usually shown in English as "a.m.". Similarly, post meridiem, after noon, is shown in English as "p.m.".
What is maridians?
There is no such thing as a maridian. The term "meridian" is used in a number of different contexts, which, although related, give different answers. In geography, a meridian is an imaginary arc (curved line) joining the geographic north and south poles. In astronomy a meridian is an imaginary circle that is perpendicular to the horizon and to the celestial equator.
What term means the same as longitude?
meridian
