Question

The value of the prime meridian is
(i) 90° (ii) 0° (iii) 60°

NCERT Class 6th Social Science The Earth: Our Habitat Ch 2 Globe: Latitude and Longitudes

Answer 1

The answer is (ii) 0°.

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of “the prime meridian” is 0 Degree.  

Explanation:

A prime meridian is a meridian which divide the earth into two parts, namely, eastern and western hemisphere. Prime meridian is not actual like the equator.  The prime meridian goes through Greenwich (England). It is helpful for time determination and uniform time’s expression, for navigation purpose and for making maps and globes. It was established by Mr.”Sir George Airy” of England.