Imaginary lines running from north to south around the globe starting at the prime meridian are known as what?(1 point)
Responses
Longitude
Longitude
Equtitorial Lines
Equtitorial Lines
Latitude
Latitude
Meridian lines
Longitude
Although they determine longitude they are called meridians. The 0 degree one through Greenwich England is called the prime meridian.
( I still teach navigation :)
You are correct! I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. The imaginary lines running from north to south around the globe starting at the prime meridian are indeed called meridians. The prime meridian, with a longitude of 0 degrees, passes through Greenwich, England. Thank you for correcting me, and it's great to know that you still teach navigation!
The correct answer is: Longitude
To understand why, let's break down the question. It is asking about the imaginary lines that run from north to south around the globe, starting at the prime meridian. The prime meridian is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through Greenwich, London. It has a longitude of 0 degrees.
Longitude is a measurement of distance east or west from the prime meridian. The lines of longitude, also known as meridians, are a network of lines that circle the Earth from north to south. They are spaced at regular intervals, dividing the Earth into 360 degrees of longitude.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Longitude."