Question

mike is standing at 72 degrees,30minute east longitude. shirley is at 72 degrees ,30minutes west longitude which is closer to the prime meridian

Answer 1

Both has same distance

Answer 2

Answer:

Both are at equal distances from the prime meridian, they are just on either side of the prime meridian.

Explanation:

• In a geographic coordinate system, a prime meridian is an arbitrary meridian where the longitude is 0°.
• A prime meridian and its anti-meridian come together to form a vast circle.
• A spheroid is divided into two hemispheres by this large circle.
• They can be referred to as the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere if one utilises directions of East and West from a recognised prime meridian.
• The Earth's and Moon's longitudes are calculated from their prime meridian, which is from 0° to 180° east and west, respectively.
• All other bodies in the Solar System have longitudes between 0° (their prime meridian) and 360°.

Both Mike and Shirley are equal distances away from the prime meridian.

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