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If there was no equator, how would we know exactly where the Northern Hemisphere is split by the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa? Ultimately we would have to take an imaginary guess but it is the center of the earth and I believe that that is why it is important for navigational purposes as well.
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∙ 10y agoAnswer #1:
it is the center of the earth longitude wise. It's also super duper duper hot.
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Answer #2:
The equator is not the center of the Earth in any wise, and it has nothing
whatsoever to do with longitude. Furthermore, there are snow-capped
mountains on the equator, and the highest recorded temperatures on
Earth didn't occur on the equator.
-- If you go to any place on Earth that's the same distance from the north and
south poles, you'll be on the equator.
-- If you go to any place on Earth where ALL of the stars in the sky can be seen
during the course of a month or two, you'll be on the equator.
-- If you go to any place on Earth with the highest average height of the sun
in the sky during a whole year, you'll be on the equator.
-- If you go to any place on Earth where the length of daylight during every
24 hours of the year is the most constant, you'll be on the equator.
-- Between any two points on Earth, there's always a short path and a long path.
It's always true that either both paths cross the equator, or else one of them
crosses it twice.
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∙ 12y agoIt is halfway between the two axis poles, It represents 0 degrees longetude, and it's measures the circumference of the earth.
Larry Hensley
As a career sailor, the equator is only important as a reference point used for navigation. Also, without the equator, how could you tell a shellback from a pollywog.
King Reezy
Stay away from food and water sources
McKenna Green
it keeps you warm
Jennifer Almarales
In sheep
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equator is important because it slits the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere
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Does the prime meridian run through Denver Colorado?
Of course it does! The prime meridian divides thr western and eastern hemispheres from the equator, so technically yes, it does.
Is the prime meridian and equator warm places?
The equator receives direct sunlight year round, so yes, it is warm. The prime meridian depends upon which part you're talking about, because it goes through both the eqautor and the poles.
Why is the prime meridian line so important?
It's a reference point. The sun is highest in the sky at 12 noon. knowing that you can work out how far away from the prime meridian you are if you have an accurate clock.
What is the most important meridian longitude?
it is the north and south of the equator so the tropical caphroicorn would obviously be not it so what is it?
How hot is the prime meridian?
The Prime Meridian does not have any physical existence, so it is neither hot nor cold. It's a line on the map, from the north pole to the south pole, which passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.
Does the prime meridian run through Denver Colorado?
Of course it does! The prime meridian divides thr western and eastern hemispheres from the equator, so technically yes, it does.
Where is the nearest continent where the equator and prime meridian cross?
The Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect in the sea off the west African coast. So the continent is Africa and, according to Google, it is off the Ivory Coast/Gabon.
Why is the prime meridian so importent?
the reason that the prime meridian is so important is because it is the very center of the earth and it is how we determine are latitude
Is the prime meridian and equator warm places?
The equator receives direct sunlight year round, so yes, it is warm. The prime meridian depends upon which part you're talking about, because it goes through both the eqautor and the poles.
What is the latitude and longittude where the prime meridian crosses at the equator?
The Prime Meridian is defined as zero longitude, and the equator is defined as zero latitude. So the point where they cross has the coordinates: Zero, Zero. The point is in the sea, about 385 miles south of Accra, Ghana.
Why is the prime meridian line so important?
It's a reference point. The sun is highest in the sky at 12 noon. knowing that you can work out how far away from the prime meridian you are if you have an accurate clock.
What is the most important meridian longitude?
it is the north and south of the equator so the tropical caphroicorn would obviously be not it so what is it?
In what hemisphere is Spain?
The Prime Meridian runs through Spain so it is in both the eastern and western hemispheres. Spain is north of the equator so it's in the northern hemisphere as well.
How hot is the prime meridian?
The Prime Meridian does not have any physical existence, so it is neither hot nor cold. It's a line on the map, from the north pole to the south pole, which passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.
What hemisphere is Spain?
The Prime Meridian runs through Spain so it is in both the eastern and western hemispheres. Spain is north of the equator so it's in the northern hemisphere as well.
Is most of Europe north or south of the prime meridian?
The prime meridian runs north and south through England, so most of Europe is EAST of the prime meridian.
What hemisphere is Moracco on?
officially, Morocco is in the Northern Hemisphere because it is north of the equator. It is also west of the Prime Meridian, so that would officially put it in the Western Hemisphere.
