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Since the earth is a sphere (a ball), you can reach anywhere by going either direction
from anywhere. But the trip is usually shorter in one direction than in the other.
From the Prime Meridian, the trip to North America or South America is shorter
if you head out going toward the west.
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Does the prime meridian pass through north or south America?
The Prime Meridian ends at both the North Pole and South Pole.
What continents lie mostly West of the prime meridian?
The continents that lie mostly west of the prime meridian are North America and South America. Parts of Africa and Europe also extend into the western hemisphere, but the majority of their landmass is east of the prime meridian. Additionally, some regions in the western part of Asia and the islands of Oceania are situated west of the prime meridian.
What is east and west of the prime medirdian?
East of the Prime Meridian is the Eastern Hemisphere, which includes continents like Europe, Africa, and Asia. West of the Prime Meridian is the Western Hemisphere, which includes continents like North and South America.
Is North America located east or west of the Prime Meridian?
Since the earth is a sphere (a ball), you can reach anywhere by going either direction from anywhere. But the trip is usually shorter in one direction than in the other. From the Prime Meridian, the trip to North America or South America is shorter if you head out going toward the west.
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.
Name all the continents west of the prime meridian?
North and South America are located west of the Prime Meridian.
What continents are located totally west of the prime meridian?
North and South America are located west of the Prime Meridian.
Where is south America from the prime meridian?
west
Does the Prime Meridian go through Argentina?
No. Argentina is in South America, an ocean away from the Prime Meridian.
What two continents located totally west of the prime meridian?
North America and South America are the two continents located entirely west of the prime meridian.
Does the prime meridian pass through south america?
No.
Does the prime meridian pass through north or south America?
The Prime Meridian ends at both the North Pole and South Pole.
Would you be closer to the prime meridian on the Easter or western coast of South America?
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...
South america is what of the prime meridian?
Go finger you're self
What city in the United States does the prime meridian pass through?
The Prime Meridian does not pass through any part of the United States. North America or South America.
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 North America East or West of the Prime Meridian?
Technically either will work, since if you go east far enough, you'll cirle the globe and come back around to South America. But, on a map, South America is in the Western Hemisphere and so west of the Prime Meridian.
