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A meridian is a line of constant longitude, i.e., it's the line formed by all points on the

earth's surface that have the same longitude. Every meridian joins the north and

south poles, and is a semi-circle whose length is 1/2 the earth's polar circumference.

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What are some of the characteristic of meridian?

* Located at 0 degrees longitude. * Start of GMT. * Runs north-south across the globe. * Divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.


What is the name of the meridian that is located at 0 longitude?

This is called the Prime meridian, it passes through Greenwich, England.


Where is the Meridian District in Meridian located?

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Which meridian is known as the time meridian?

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Why is the prime meridian called a arbitrary line?

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What is the name of the meridian labeled 0?

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What is the name of the meridian exactly halfway around the world from the prime meridian?

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Where is the Meridian Museum Of Art in Meridian Mississippi located?

The address of the Meridian Museum Of Art is: 628 25Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301


Where is the Meridian Public Library in Meridian located?

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Where is the Meridian District - Bookmobile in Meridian located?

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What is the other name for the prime meridian?

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