answersLogoWhite

0

If there was no equator, how would we know exactly where the Northern Hemisphere is split by the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa? Ultimately we would have to take an imaginary guess but it is the center of the earth and I believe that that is why it is important for navigational purposes as well.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences
Related Questions

Where is the nearest continent where the equator and prime meridian cross?

The Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect in the sea off the west African coast. So the continent is Africa and, according to Google, it is off the Ivory Coast/Gabon.


Does the prime meridian run through Denver Colorado?

Of course it does! The prime meridian divides thr western and eastern hemispheres from the equator, so technically yes, it does.


What is the most important meridian longitude?

it is the north and south of the equator so the tropical caphroicorn would obviously be not it so what is it?


When it is noon at prime meridian on the equator what is the time at 55 degrees north latitude on this same meridian?

At noon at the prime meridian on the equator, the time at 55 degrees north latitude on the same meridian would be 5:40 AM. This is because every 15 degrees of longitude represents one hour of time difference, so 55 degrees north of the equator is 3 hours and 40 minutes behind the prime meridian.


Is a city located 120 degrees E next to the east of the prime meridian or equator?

A city located at 120 degrees E is next to the east of the Prime Meridian but not necessarily next to the Equator. The Equator is at 0 degrees latitude, so the city's latitude would determine if it is close to the Equator.


Why is the prime meridian so importent?

the reason that the prime meridian is so important is because it is the very center of the earth and it is how we determine are latitude


What is the latitude and longittude where the prime meridian crosses at the equator?

The Prime Meridian is defined as zero longitude, and the equator is defined as zero latitude. So the point where they cross has the coordinates: Zero, Zero. The point is in the sea, about 385 miles south of Accra, Ghana.


Is the prime meridian and equator warm places?

No, the prime meridian and equator are not warm places in themselves. The prime meridian is an imaginary line that marks 0° longitude and passes through Greenwich, England. The equator is an imaginary line that marks 0° latitude and circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles. The temperature at these locations can vary depending on the climate of the region they pass through.


In what hemisphere is Spain?

The Prime Meridian runs through Spain so it is in both the eastern and western hemispheres. Spain is north of the equator so it's in the northern hemisphere as well.


What hemisphere is Spain?

The Prime Meridian runs through Spain so it is in both the eastern and western hemispheres. Spain is north of the equator so it's in the northern hemisphere as well.


Is most of Europe north or south of the prime meridian?

The prime meridian runs north and south through England, so most of Europe is EAST of the prime meridian.


Why is the prime meridian line so important?

The prime meridian, located at 0 degrees longitude, divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres. It serves as the starting point for measuring longitude and is crucial for navigating and creating accurate maps. It was established at the International Meridian Conference in 1884 for global coordination and timekeeping.