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

Answer:

1)The prime meridian is the line of 0 longitude

3)These imaginary lines are called Meridians of Longitude. The most important line of longitude is the Prime Meridian (0 degrees) which passes through Greenwich, England. All other lines of longitude are located east or west of this line.

4)Each degree of longitude is sub-divided into 60 minutes

5)24 hour's