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Would you be closer to the prime meridian on the Easter or western coast of South America?
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In Eastern coast of (South) America you would be closer to the Prime Meridian, but do not forget that there exists the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of them...
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Which is closer to the Prime Meridian eastern or the western of South America?
Look at a freaking atlas.
Would you be closer to the prime meridian on the eastern or western coast of south America.?
Eastern :)
Would you be closer to the Prime Meridian on the eastern or western side of America?
Eastern side of USA is nearer the Greenwich meridian in London UK.
Would you be closer to the Prime Meridian on the eastern or the western coast of SOuth America?
eastern
Would you be closer to the prime meridian on the eastern or Western ciast of south America?
You would be closer to the Prime Meridian on the eastern coast of South America. The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees longitude and runs through Greenwich, near London, England. Therefore, the further east you go from the Prime Meridian, the higher the longitude values will be.
Is Egypt closer to prime meridian?
Closer than what ? ? The westernmost point in Egypt is about 24.7 degrees east of the Prime Meridian, while the minimum distance from any point on Egypt's western boundary to the Prime Meridian is about 1,453 miles.
Is Egypt closer to the Prime Meridian?
Closer than what ? ? The westernmost point in Egypt is about 24.7 degrees east of the Prime Meridian, while the minimum distance from any point on Egypt's western boundary to the Prime Meridian is about 1,453 miles.
Is Des Moines Iowa or Cleveland Ohio closer to the prime meridian?
Clevelan, OH is closer. The prime meridian is located in Greenwich, in UK.
What are the two countries that are west of the prime meridian?
Since the Earth is spherical (shaped like a ball), you can reach any country you're headed for by going either east or west from the Prime Meridian. The only thing is that one direction or the other is always the shorter trip. All of North America and South America are closer to the Prime Meridian going west from it, a big part of the reason why the part of the world they're in is called the "Western Hemisphere". To reach any country in North America or South America from the Prime Meridian, you'd want to head out towards the west. A few examples include the US, Belize, Suriname, French Guiana, and Martinique.
Which longitude is closest to the prime meridian?
The prime meridian is a line of longitude. Nothing can be closer to something than itself.
Is Alaska closer to the prime meridian?
Closer than what ? ? ? Points in Alaska are as close as 1,300 miles from a point on the Prime Meridian ... less than any point in the other 49 states.
Is Africa closer to North or South America?
It is closer to South America.
