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Is the equator a parralel or a medridian?

The Equator is a parallel, which runs east/west. The Prime Meridian is, redundantly, a meridian and runs north/south.


At what latitude does the prime meridian lie?

The Prime Meridian is a Longitudinal line. That is, it runs North and South between the poles. Latitudinal lines run parallel to the equator and measure distance North or South of the equator. They run East and West, perpendicular to longitudinal lines. The Prime Meridian is at all latitudes.


Is most of Europe north or south of the prime meridian?

The prime meridian runs north and south through England, so most of Europe is EAST of the prime meridian.


Are meridians of longitude measured north and south of the prime meridian?

They are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian. They run north-south across the globe from the North Pole to the South Pole.


Is the equator parallel or a meradian?

Lines of equal Latitude run parallel (ie never cross) East-West (such as the Equator) Lines of equal Longitude (Meridian) run North-South and cross at the Poles.


Is Europe on the eastern or western side of the earth?

Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.Neither. The Prime Meridian runs north to south, so a place can only be east of west of it. Most of Europe is east of it and a small part is west of it.


Does the prime meridian run across the whole world?

No. A meridian goes north to south, not east to west.


What is the measurement of distance north or south of the prime meridian?

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the prime meridian.


What lines run north and south but are measured east and west of prime meridian?

The Prime Meridian (of 0 degrees west or east) run north-south through Greenwich in London, UK. Lines that run north-south that are parallel to the Prime Meridian (but which meet at the poles) and which describe the distance west or east of this line are called lines of Longitude.Lines of Latitude describe the distance north or south of the equator.


Is Bolivia north south east or west?

Bolivia is South of the Equator and West of the Greenwich meridian


What is properties of parallel and meridian?

Parallels Parallels are circles that are parallel to the equator. They are measured in degrees north or south of the equator, with 0° latitude being the equator itself. The distance between two adjacent parallels decreases as you move towards the poles. The equator is the longest parallel, while the poles are the shortest. Parallels are used to determine latitude, which is the measure of how far north or south a location is from the equator. Meridians Meridians are semi-circles that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They are measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is the meridian that passes through Greenwich, England. The distance between two adjacent meridians is the same everywhere on Earth. The Prime Meridian is the longest meridian, while the 180° meridian is the shortest. Meridians are used to determine longitude, which is the measure of how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.


How are equator and prime meridian different?

The Equator runs east-west and the prime meridian runs north-south.