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Is the international date line a line of latitude?
No, the international date line is a line of longitude, not latitude.
What does a solid black line on the map signify?
Depending on the type of map you are referring to, the solid black line could indicate a national boundary. If it is a map of states, it could be a state boundary.
A dashed line on a topographic map often represent?
On a topographic map dashed lines can represent boundaries (e.g. national, state, etc). A dashed line can also represent a hiking trail or a telephone, or above-ground oil or gas line.The color and length of the dashes can distinguish between one type and another. Check the map legend to understand the exact meaning.
What are the 2 broken lines on the world map called?
The two broken lines on a world map are called the International Date Line and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The International Date Line, located at approximately 180 degrees longitude, serves as the boundary for calendar dates. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn mark the northern and southern boundaries of the tropics, indicating the furthest points north and south where the sun can be directly overhead.
Relationship between the International Date Line and longitude?
The International Date Line is nominally the line of 180 degrees longitude, both east and west ... exactly opposite the Prime Meridian and half-the-earth away from it. The Line was drawn with some jogs and zig-zags in it for political reasons, mainly to avoid having it split island nations or contiguous areas of national interest.
Why does the international date line appear on both left and right side of the map?
The International Date Line zigzags to accommodate national boundaries and avoid dividing countries in half. It appears on both sides of the map because it is not a straight line; it bends to include certain territories within the same date.
What do the black line on the map?
The national boundaries
Map showing international date line?
Usually on a flat map of the world the international date line is the left and right (west and east) edges of the map, but it is clearly marked on a globe.
What map symbol represents the border between states?
A national boundry is a thick black line
What does a solid line on a map signify?
Depending on the type of map you are referring to, the solid black line could indicate a national boundary. If it is a map of states, it could be a state boundary.
What is the last longitude of the world map called?
It is known as the International Date Line.
What state borders international Dateline?
Alaska. A small Alaskan island in the Pacific is the cutoff for the dateline. If you look on a map showing the date line, you'll see the dateline swerves in order to accommodate the US national boundary.
What is a date on a map?
A date on a map could be when the map was surveyed, or published. It could also represent the date of a battle - the site often marked by a cross-sword symbol and the date.
What symbols show a national border a national capital and a city?
A national border can be represented by a dashed line or a solid line with different colors on each side. A national capital can be represented by a star symbol or simply by the name of the city with a star next to it. A city can be represented by a circle or a dot on a map, often labeled with the city's name.
What is a blue line on a map?
A blue line on a map is a lake ,river , or body of water
What does a blue line on a map usually represent?
Water represents a blue line on a map.
What does a blue line on a map represent?
The blue line on a map usually represents a stream of water!
