Which direction do longitude lines run?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the orientation of longitude lines on a map or globe, specifically whether they run vertically or horizontally. Longitude lines are used to measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.
Answer
Lines of longitude run north to south from pole to pole.
The final answer is lines of longitude run north to south from pole to pole.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is lines of longitude run north to south from pole to pole.
More Information
Longitude lines, also called meridians, are imaginary lines that measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse longitude lines with latitude lines, which run east to west.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - oceanservice.noaa.gov
- Understanding Latitude and Longitude - Journey North - journeynorth.org
- Longitude - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
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