answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Law & Government>United States Government

Define the term longitude

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 11/8/2022

the angular distance east or west of the prime meridian that stretches from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, England.

Longitude is measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy
User Avatar

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the lines that define longitude also called?

Meridians.


How would you define the term electromegnetism?

define the term "electromegnetism".


How many states do not use latitude and longitude to define their borders?

11


What is the term on sound?

define the term sound


Define the term map as used in engineering drawing?

= Define the term map as used in engineering drawing?" =


Define a term from the point of view of logic?

What term?


What is term and how does court define term?

the study of currency


What term means the same as longitude?

meridian


What is another term for line of longitude?

meridians


Define the term gulf?

A large area of Sea that has land almost all the way around it


Define the concept government official publications?

define d term GOVERNMENT


What are 3 facts about meridians?

They are also called lines of longitude. They are not parallel. They help define a position and a time.

Trending Questions
2. the enterprise mission assurance support service provides automation and management of the dod ia program true or false? Who represents Craven County NC in the House of Representatives? Was there a military base near Poplar Bluff MO 1918-1920? Does resilience-based training contribute to the overall mission readiness of the armed forces? How do i get below the zone in the airforce? What did Dwight Eisenhower do during the cold war? What is the three largest military bases in US? What is the winner take all system of electoral college? What were the effects of nicholas biddle asks congress to renew the charter of the second bank of the US in 1832? What is the importance of labor welfare? Did Irene parlby get married? Can US Marines be referred to as GIs? What was the immediate effect when Henry clay hold his supporters to vote for Adams? What is the limit you can earn while receiving ss? What is fentermina? When was George Zukerman born? Who are Dillard's stakeholders? What political party does thomas Edison belong to? What is the proper title for a VAstate delegate? Who are the people that cast the official votes for electing the vice president or president of US?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.