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lines of latitude are parallels and lines of longitude are meridians.
latitude lines are circles around the earth running east west (like equator)
longitude lines run north - south and they meet at two spots, the north pole and the south pole.
Meridians also determine the time at a location on the earth.
What else can I help you with?
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.
How many Meridians are there in all?
In traditional Chinese medicine, there are 12 primary meridians, each associated with specific organs and bodily functions. Additionally, there are eight extra meridians that serve as reservoirs of energy and help regulate the primary meridians. In total, there are 20 principal meridians recognized in this system.
what are the main properties of parallels and meridians?
Ware the main properties of parallels and meridians
What is a nickname for lines of longitude?
A common nickname for lines of longitude is "meridians."
How many meridians can be drawn on a globe at interval of 15 degrees?
On a globe, meridians are lines of longitude that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. Since a full circle is 360 degrees, dividing that by 15 degrees gives you 24 meridians. However, there are also two additional meridians at 0 degrees (the Prime Meridian) and 180 degrees, resulting in a total of 24 meridians at 15-degree intervals.
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.
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 do you call the vertical lines around the globe?
meridians or lines of longitude
How many Meridians are there in all?
In traditional Chinese medicine, there are 12 primary meridians, each associated with specific organs and bodily functions. Additionally, there are eight extra meridians that serve as reservoirs of energy and help regulate the primary meridians. In total, there are 20 principal meridians recognized in this system.
What is the role of the lungs in drug metabolism and excretion.?
The level of alcohol we exhale closely parrells the concentration of alcohol in our blood stream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver not the lungs.
How are the meridians on the map different from the meridians on a globe?
Meridians on a globe get closer and eventually merge at the North and South Poles. On a map (a flat plane) the meridians are drawn parallel and there is distortion at the poles, most noticeable on a world map.
Term for meridians?
Meridians are lines of longitude that pass from the North to the South poles.
Why do the meridians curve?
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Meridians are lines of?
Meridians are lines of longitude that are drawn from the North to South poles.
what are the main properties of parallels and meridians?
Ware the main properties of parallels and meridians
Vertical line around a globe are also called what?
Meridians Meridians ;p
What are meridians of longitudes and parallels of latitudes?
Name the two meridians east of the meridian on this map.
