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It is the opposite meridian to the 0degree meridian or Prime meridian , as it cuts the earth into two equal halves named eastern and western hemispheres. These

east and west hemispheres are limited to the 180degree meridian or international date line , so it is not denoted as east or west meridian.

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Distance from east and west prime meridian is called?

The distance from the prime meridian is usually measured in degrees of longitude. The distance east or west of the prime meridian is referred to as "longitude."


Where is the prime meridian and what three continents does it go through?

The prime meridian is located at Greenwich, England in the district of South East London and is denoted as longitude 0 degrees. The prime passes through Europe, Africa, and Antarctica.


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What is the meridian measured in degrees east and west of the prime meridian?

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Distance east and west from the prime meridian?

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What is the standard meridian of mauritius?

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How do write lines in longitude in words -15E?

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What lines measures distance east and west of the prime meridian?

Longitude lines. They are also called meridians.


Longitude measure east to west from the?

prime meridian


Is longitude west and east of the prime meridian?

Yes.


What is opposite to prime meridian?

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Is 180 degrees east is the longest longitude?

All meridians of longitude have the same nominal length. However, at any given longitude, the meridian of 180° East longitude is the one farthest from the Prime Meridian. Perhaps that's what you had in mind.