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Q: Why Greenwich meridian is named so?
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Which line runs through greenwich?

The Greenwich line is the Prime Meridian (0°). It is so named because it runs through the observatory at Greenwich, England. On the other side of the poles it is the International Date Line (180°).


When was Greenwich meridian created?

Greenwich meridian was created in 1884.


What important geographical line runs through greenwich?

prime meridian also called greenwich meridian prime meridian also called greenwich meridian


Is Oslo in the east or west Greenwich Meridian?

Oslo is east of the Greenwich meridian.


Does the prime meridian pass through Greenwich?

The prime meridian passes throught the Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich England.


Why would a geographer visit Greenwich London?

The Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude) runs through the London suburb of Greenwich and is named after it (GMT).


What is the name of the meridian that passes through Greenwich England?

The prime meridian passes through Greenwich, England.


Is the greenwich meridian the prime meridian?

Yes


Which meridian is known as the time meridian?

No meridians are called the time meridian. The Greenwich meridian which passes through Greenwich, London is called the prime meridian. From which time zones are calculated.


Why is Prime meridian called Greenwich meridian?

Because the Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, London: o.0 on the globe.


What is the definition of Greenwich meridian?

The prime meridian (designated as zero) runs from pole to pole, passing through the Greenwich Observatory, London, England. Lines of longitude to the east of the prime meridian are so many degrees east, and to the west of the Prime Meridian are so many degrees west.


What line is the meridian of?

Greenwich Meridian is a line of longatude.