test geography Flashcards
1
Q
which way does latitude go
A
across
2
Q
what is the line that goes across the globe
A
equator
3
Q
what line goes down the globe
A
prime meridian
4
Q
why do we use latitude and longitude.
A
because its the distance between the prime meridian
5
Q
what runs through the greenwich in london
A
The line which runs through Greenwich in London is called the Greenwich Meridian or Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude.
6
Q
what is the earth divided to
A
The Earth is then divided into 180° east and 180° west.
7
Q
which way does longitude go
A
up and down
