Which of the following statements about lines of longitude is TRUE? A) They are curved lines that intersect at the poles. B) They converge at the Equator. C) They are all the same... Which of the following statements about lines of longitude is TRUE? A) They are curved lines that intersect at the poles. B) They converge at the Equator. C) They are all the same length. D) They are parallel to each other. E) They divide the Earth into equal time zones.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify the true statement regarding lines of longitude among the given options. To solve it, we will analyze each option based on the properties of lines of longitude.
Answer
They are curved lines that intersect at the poles.
The final answer is 'They are curved lines that intersect at the poles.'
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'They are curved lines that intersect at the poles.'
More Information
Lines of longitude, or meridians, run from the North Pole to the South Pole, converging at both poles. They are curved lines that guide measurement to the east and west of the Prime Meridian.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking lines of longitude are parallel. They are not, as they converge at the poles.
Sources
- Why are latitude lines straight but longitude lines curved? - Quora - quora.com
- Chapter 2: Scales and Transformations - Penn State - e-education.psu.edu
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