Describe the geographical location of the earth
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Geographic location refers to a position on the Earth. Your absolute geographic location is defined by two coordinates, longitude and latitude. These two coordinates can be used to give specific locations independent of an outside reference point. Relative location, on the other hand, defines a location in terms of another. For example, Lille is north of Paris. These two types of geographic location are useful in different circumstances.
Longitude and the Prime Meridian
Longitude denotes the east/west position of a geographic location. Longitude lines run north and south across the Earth, between the two poles. The prime meridian is the zero line for longitude. It runs between the North and South poles, through Greenwich, England. The prime meridian splits the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres; the International Date Line divides the Earth opposite the prime meridian. The International Date Line is not straight due to social reasons, but all other longitude lines are parallel to the prime meridian.
Latitude and the Equator
Latitude denotes the north/south position of a geographic location. Latitude lines run across the Earth, perpendicular to longitude. The equator divides the Earth into its Northern and Southern hemispheres. All other latitude lines are parallel to the equator. Lines that are below the equator are southern latitudes, whereas lines that are above the equator are northern latitudes.
Longitude and the Prime Meridian
Longitude denotes the east/west position of a geographic location. Longitude lines run north and south across the Earth, between the two poles. The prime meridian is the zero line for longitude. It runs between the North and South poles, through Greenwich, England. The prime meridian splits the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres; the International Date Line divides the Earth opposite the prime meridian. The International Date Line is not straight due to social reasons, but all other longitude lines are parallel to the prime meridian.
Latitude and the Equator
Latitude denotes the north/south position of a geographic location. Latitude lines run across the Earth, perpendicular to longitude. The equator divides the Earth into its Northern and Southern hemispheres. All other latitude lines are parallel to the equator. Lines that are below the equator are southern latitudes, whereas lines that are above the equator are northern latitudes.
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Perched at an elevation of about 1500 meters above sea level, this tiny hill station is the capital of the beautiful state of Meghalaya, which means the abode of clouds.
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