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What are longitudes? Answer in brief. ( this is not a required question )

Answer 1

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Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian. Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles. These lines are known as meridians. ... The distance around the Earth measures 360 degrees

Answer 2

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Longitude is a measurement of location east or west of the prime meridian at Greenwich, London, England, the specially designated imaginary north -south line that passes through both the geographic poles and Greenwich. Longitude is measured 180° both east and west of the prime meridian