Question

Why lines of longitude are called meridians of longitude?

Answer 1

Answer:

Lines of Latitude are called parallels because the lines parallel, or run in the same direction as the equator. ... Lines of Longitude intersect the equator at right angles but end at the North and the South Poles. Lines of Longitude are also called meridians. Meridian comes from a Latin word that means midday.

Answer 2

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Latitude ✍

➽ Asia lies between 10 degree to 80 degree north.

Longitude ✍

➽ Asia lies between longitude 25 degree east and 170 degree east.

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