Main characteristics of meridians
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The meridians or lines of longitude have the following characteristics: All meridians are of the same length and each one is a semi-circle. If any two opposite meridians are taken together, they form a complete circle, which is a great circle
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Main characteristics of meridians:
1-The length of all the meridians is the same as each one is a semi-circle.
2-Any two opposite meridians, when taken together, form a complete circle form a great circle.
3-The maximum distance between any two meridians is at the equator, which is 111 km for one degree of longitude.
4-The distance between any two meridian decreases as we go away from the equator towards the poles. All the meridians meet at the poles.
5-East of the Prime Meridian up to 180° E is the Eastern Hemisphere west of the Prime Meridian up to 180° W is the Western Hemisphere.