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Where is the zero point for longitude?
The zero point for longitude runs trough (is in) Greenwich, England.
Why are lines of longitude and latitude important on a map or globe?
Latitude and Longitude are used to point to exactly where you want to be
Does an octopus live on latitude or longitude lines?
Every point on earth has both a latitude coordinate and a longitude coordinate. That's how you tell people where the point is, even if they're not there.
What is the reference point for lines longitude and where is it?
The reference for longitude ... the definition of 'zero' longitude ... is the Prime Meridian. That imaginary line joins the north and south poles, and runs through Greenwich, a suburb of London, UK.
What are lines called where latitude and longitude intersect?
-- The place where a latitude intersects a longitude is a point, not a line. -- There are an infinite number of different longitudes, and each latitude intersects all of them. -- There are an infinite number of different latitudes, and each longitude intersects all of them. -- So you can see that there are a truly huge number of intersections. In fact, every point on Earth is an intersection of one latitude and one longitude, and no two points on Earth are the same intersection. On account of all that, there are no names.
What is the starting point for measuring longitude?
the prime meridian is the starting point when measuring the longitude
Where do you begin measuring lines of longitude?
The Prime Meridian - in Greenwich, England - is where the starting point for measuring longitude is.
Is the prime meridian the 0 point line for longitude?
The Prime Meridian is the 0 point in measuring Longitude. Traditionally it runs through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.
The starting point for measuring latitude is called the what?
For Latitude, the Equator is the zero point. For Longitude, the Prime Meridian at Greenwich UK, is the starting point of zero.
Do lines of longitude have anything to do with measuring time?
yes... The longitude that the sun is directly over at any point in time is on average 15
What is the starting point for measuring lines of longitude called?
The Prime Meridian (long) The Equator (lat)
What is the line of 0 degrees longitude the starting point for measuring distance both east and west around the globe?
The Prime Meridian.
When measuring one point to another what are you measuring?
When measuring one point to another point you are measuring distance.
What is the starting place for measuring longitude?
greenwich in london
What town in England is at 0 longitude or the prime meridian?
The town in England that is at 0 longitude or the prime meridian is Greenwich. It is located in southeast London, and it is famous for being the reference point for measuring longitude and the starting point of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Royal Observatory, located in Greenwich, marks the exact location of the prime meridian.
Where is the zero point for longitude?
The zero point for longitude runs trough (is in) Greenwich, England.
Which line on maps and globes is the starting line for measuring longitude?
equator
