Question

How are longitude lines and time zones related?

Answer 1

An important factor in determining time zones is the lines of latitude and longitude. ... On the other hand, longitude lines are "drawn" north and south and they measure east and west. They start at the Prime Meridian (or 0 degrees) and measure from 0 degrees to 180 degrees east and 180 degrees west

Answer 2

Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones. Longitude and latitude are imaginary lines that circle the Earth.Latitude describes east-west lines that circle the Earth parallel to the equator. Any point along the equator has a latitude of 0°.