Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow in complete sentences:

Characteristics of meridians of longitude

All the longitudes meet at the poles and are of equal length. The distance between lines of longitude varies as they are farthest away from each other at the Equator and they meet at the poles

Questions:

1. What is 0°longitude also known as? Why is it considered important?

2. Which longitude lies opposite to the above?

3. Which is the other important longitude? What is its significance?

4. What is the time difference between each longitude?

5. How long does the Earth take to complete one rotation?


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Answer 1

1. prime/greenwitch meridian : provides a organised way to calculate time throughout the world

2. i think its called antimeridian or u can write 180th or 180* longitude

3. im not sure.... prolly 82.5*longitude or IST

4. 4 minutes..

5. 24hrs ; to be exact 23hrs 56 mins i think