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What does parallel to the horizon mean?
horizzontal i believe :)
What does the word parallel mean?
It means two things going side by side in the same direction. ============ Those lines are parallel
Is parallel across or going up?
parallel isn't a case of direction, it just means two lines that will never bisect (check out the "L"s in parallel). There is the 49th degree North parallel but it is really just a line of latitude. also, just for clarification, horizontal is going across (just think of the horizon) and vertical is going up. :)
What does the word parallel mean in maths?
Parallel in maths means opposite. Two parallel lines can never touch. I you are not sure if two lines are parallel then imagine that these lines go on for ever, will they eventually cross?
What does parallel mean in math?
The word parallel means that one set (or more) of lines will never touch, even if the line goes on forever.Example of a set of parallel lines:_______________________________________________________Note: parallel lines do not have to be in equal length.
What is parallel to horizon?
A line parallel to the horizon would be level and run parallel to the Earth's surface without intersecting it. This is commonly seen in landscapes where structures or objects appear parallel to the horizon.
Is a horizontal line left to right?
Yes, it is. Think of the horizon. A horizontal line is parallel to the horizon.
The word horizon was derived from a greek word meaning?
bounded (circle). In Greek 'horizon' was originally used to mean "bounding earth" with the property that it was parallel with the earth. Later, the Earth was normally thought to be flat: thus, 'horizontal' came to mean parallel to the earth.
Did the word horizon come before the word horizontal?
The word horizon would've come before as the origins of both words "horizein" means the limit. Assuming that the horizon means the limit of the distance/land, then the word horizontal would've been built off that.
Is a vertical line parallel to the horizon?
No, the horizon is horizontal. A vertical line is perpendicular to the horizon.
What does the word parallel have to do with geography?
Parallel means a line of latitude. ----
What is a point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to meet?
A point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to meet is called the vanishing point.
What does parallel to the horizon mean?
horizzontal i believe :)
What word means great things on the horizon?
"Prospects" is a word that conveys the sense of great things on the horizon. It implies favorable opportunities or expectations for the future.
Lines of latitude are parallel to it?
Lines of latitude are all parallel to each other, and are parallel to the horizon on many printed maps.
What is parallel the part of speech?
The word parallel is an adjective. It means to be equally distant at all points.
What came horizon or a horizontal line?
I think horizon came first because people from long ago named the horizon horizon and, from there, we developed the word horizontal. By the way, horizontal means running from side to side. Hope it helped!
