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What does longitude measure in relation to the earth?
What does longitude measure in relation to the earth?
- The size of geographical objects
- The height above sea level
- The angular distance east or west of the prime meridian (correct)
- The distance from the equator
In what unit is longitude expressed?
In what unit is longitude expressed?
- Kilometers
- Radians
- Degrees (correct)
- Miles
Which meridian serves as the reference point for measuring longitude?
Which meridian serves as the reference point for measuring longitude?
- The International Date Line
- The North Pole
- The prime meridian (correct)
- The equator
What aspect of a geographical location does longitude primarily indicate?
What aspect of a geographical location does longitude primarily indicate?
Which of the following statements is true about longitude?
Which of the following statements is true about longitude?