What divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemisphere?

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The question is asking about the geographical line that separates the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. This relates to the concept of hemispheres in geography.

Answer

The prime meridian

The final answer is the prime meridian.

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The final answer is the prime meridian.

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The prime meridian, located at 0 degrees longitude in Greenwich, England, is used as the key reference line for defining the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Its counterpart, the antimeridian at 180 degrees longitude, is also used for this purpose.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing the prime meridian with the equator, which divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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