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1) They are also called Lines of Longitude
2) They measure the distances in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
3) They run from the North Pole to the South Pole
Two antipodal meridians form a great circle including both poles.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoA 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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∙ 13y ago-- It touches the north pole.
-- It touches the south pole.
-- It passes through Greenwich, England.
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Lines of longitude called what?
Meridians of longitude; parallels of latitude. Remember that meridians are all the same length (20,000 km) and that they meet at the poles. Parallels are, well, parallel, and are different lengths, the longest being the Equator.
what are the main properties of parallels and meridians?
Ware the main properties of parallels and meridians
Why there are 360 meridians of longitude?
There are an infinite number of meridians. 360 of them are multiples of a whole degree because there are 360 degrees in a circle.
How many meridians can be drawn on the globe at 5 degree interval?
72 number of meridians can be drawn on the globe at 5 degree interval
How do meridians that appear on a cylindrical projection differ from meridians on a globe?
they appear as straight lines.i needed help w this (?] too shoooot.aha,
What are 3 facts about meridians?
They are also called lines of longitude. They are not parallel. They help define a position and a time.
Where do the meridians meet?
The meridians meet at the poles, which are the points on Earth's surface where the lines of longitude converge. At the North Pole, all lines of longitude meet, and the same is true for the South Pole.
Which direction do Yin meridians flow?
Of the twelve regular meridians, the yin meridians always flow up the body, and all the yang meridians always flow down.
How many meridians are there on the earth surface?
There are a total of 360 meridians on the Earth's surface, running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Each meridian is spaced 1 degree apart, helping to define longitudinal coordinates on maps and globes.
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What three facts about meridian?
1) They are also called Lines of Longitude 2) They measure the distances in degrees east or west of the prime meridian 3) They run from the North Pole to the South Pole Two antipodal meridians form a great circle including both poles.
What do you call the vertical lines around the globe?
meridians or lines of longitude
Lines of longitude called what?
Meridians of longitude; parallels of latitude. Remember that meridians are all the same length (20,000 km) and that they meet at the poles. Parallels are, well, parallel, and are different lengths, the longest being the Equator.
What is the three word motto of gradgrind?
Mr. Gradgrind, from Charles Dicken's famous novel Hard Times, had a three word motto: "Facts, sir, facts."
Meridians are lines of?
Meridians are lines of longitude that are drawn from the North to South poles.
Why do the meridians curve?
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