why is a line of longitude called a meridian
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The term 'meridian' is derived from the greek-latin word 'meridianum' which means main.
Since the prime meridian is a longitude, it derives 'time'.
The prime meridian, when the axis passes through the prime meridian, day;night or vice versa.
Since the prime meridian is a longitude, it derives 'time'.
The prime meridian, when the axis passes through the prime meridian, day;night or vice versa.
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