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it runs vertical to the equator. It, like the equator, is located at 0 degrees.( it is just like the equator, but it runs vertical right in the center) .. it's origin point is recognized as the Royal Observatory in Greenwich (London) England - it runs south from the there through Europe western Africa.
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What is label used on the map for the meridian of longitude that is 60 degrees east of the Prime Meridian?
That meridian has no special name. If it's shown at all on a map or globe, it'll be labeled "60".
What lines on a map that run parallel to the Prime Meridian?
The only lines that can run parallel to the Prime Meridian on any map are other meridians of longitude, and the only map on which they can be printed parallel to it is a Mercator Projection. They are not really parallel to the Prime Meridian.
What does longitude on a map measures?
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the name of 0 degrees longitude on a map?
That is the Prime Meridian. The Equator is zero degrees latitude.
Which lines are parallel to each other on map?
The lines are parallel on the map are called Latitudes.
What is label used on the map for the meridian of longitude that is 60 degrees east of the Prime Meridian?
That meridian has no special name. If it's shown at all on a map or globe, it'll be labeled "60".
What lines on a map that run parallel to the Prime Meridian?
The only lines that can run parallel to the Prime Meridian on any map are other meridians of longitude, and the only map on which they can be printed parallel to it is a Mercator Projection. They are not really parallel to the Prime Meridian.
How are the prime meridian and the equator alike and different?
The prime meridian goes east to south, as the equator runs east to west. The prime meridian is used as 12:00AM on a time zone map
What does longitude on a map measures?
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What hemisphere is to the right of the Prime Meridian?
That depends on what you mean by "to the right of." If you are facing north, or if you are looking at a map that has north at the top, then the eastern hemisphere is to the right of the Prime Meridian.
What is the name of 0 degrees longitude on a map?
That is the Prime Meridian. The Equator is zero degrees latitude.
Which lines are parallel to each other on map?
The lines are parallel on the map are called Latitudes.
Why are all of the longitudes on the New York State map west?
It is west of the Prime Meridian.
Which way does longitudinal lines go?
Longitudinal lines run from pole to pole, parallel to the Prime Meridian. They help locate positions east or west of the Prime Meridian on a map or globe.
What is the name of the meridian that is located at 0 longitude?
This is called the Prime meridian, it passes through Greenwich, England.
Which direction on the map does longitude run?
The 'longitude' of a place is its angle east or west of the Prime Meridian .
Degrees to the left of the prime meridian are which direction?
That's going to depend on how you're holding your map or globe. -- If the north pole is at the top, then meridians to the left of the Prime Meridian mark west longitudes. -- If the south pole is at the top, then meridians to the left of the Prime one mark east longitudes. -- If the north and south poles are toward the sides of the map, then the Prime Meridian is a horizontal line between them, and there is nothing on Earth to the left or right of it.
