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All meridians of longitude join the Earth's north and south pole, so the

length of every meridian is 1/2 of the Earth's polar circumference.

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Is the prime meridian a line of latitude or a line of longitude?

The Prime Meridian is a line of longitude, and it sits at 0 degrees longitude.


Distance east and west from the prime meridian?

The distance east or west from the Prime Meridian is measured in degrees, with 360 degrees in a full circle representing the Earth's circumference. The Prime Meridian itself is set at 0 degrees longitude, so any location east of it will have a positive longitude value, while any location west of it will have a negative longitude value.


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Does longitude pass through the prime meridian?

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What imaginary line is located at 0 dergees longitude?

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What longitude is close to the prime meridian?

The Prime Meridian is defined as Zero Longitude. Any longitude that you feel is "close" to zero is close to the Prime Meridian.


At what degree of longitude is the Prime Meridian?

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What degree is the prime meridian at?

The Prime Meridian is at zero degrees longitude and every possible latitude.


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

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