Question

2) What is a longitude? Name the important longitude

Answer 1

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the equator is used as line of reference to locate places in the north and south direction we need another line or point as a reference to locate places in the East and West direction we can draw a set of lines joining the north pole with the South Pole this lines are called meridians or lines of longitude..


The importantof longitude are- the length of all medians is the same as each one is a semicircle any two opposite median when taken together form a complete circle which is great circle the maximum distance between any two medians is at the equator which is about 111 kilometre for 1 Degree of longitude the distance between any two meridians decreases as we go away from the equator towards the poles.All the meridians meet at the pool..


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Answer 2

Hii friend,


The Imaginary Lines that touches the earth at North Pole and South Pole



The important longitudes are -

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line (IDL)




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