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The meridian is a line that passes through Greenwich. The best place to see it is in the Royal Park which contains the observatory; the meridian line is marked in the grounds of the observatory.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's an imaginary line on the earth's surface. It joins the north and south poles, and passes through
the meridian room of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, just south of London, England.
By international agreement, this line is the "zero" from which the longitude of every place on earth is measured.
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∙ 10y agoThe Prime Meridian, at zero degrees longitude, passes through England, France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Antarctica.
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∙ 13y agoThe Greenwich meridian is an imaginary line, between the north and south poles.
It contains all points with zero longitude and every possible latitude.
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∙ 6y agoGreenwich is on the bank of the River Thames in southeast London about 10 miles from central London
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∙ 6y agoA Borough in South East London
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∙ 6y agoLondon, but there may be others.
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What is the name of the meridian that passes through Greenwich England?
The prime meridian passes through Greenwich, England.
Which meridian is known as the time meridian?
No meridians are called the time meridian. The Greenwich meridian which passes through Greenwich, London is called the prime meridian. From which time zones are calculated.
Why is Prime meridian called Greenwich meridian?
Because the Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, London: o.0 on the globe.
What runs through Greenwich England the equator tropic of cancer international date line or Prime Meridian?
The Prime Meridian, which is why it is known as the Greenwich Meridian.
What is the function of greenwich meridian?
Just as the equator is 0° latitude, the Greenwich Meridian, or Prime Meridian, is 0° longitude. It is the origin from which all longitudes are measured.
When was Greenwich meridian created?
Greenwich meridian was created in 1884.
What important geographical line runs through greenwich?
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Is Oslo in the east or west Greenwich Meridian?
Oslo is east of the Greenwich meridian.
Does the prime meridian pass through Greenwich?
The prime meridian passes throught the Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich England.
What is the name of the meridian that passes through Greenwich England?
The prime meridian passes through Greenwich, England.
Is the greenwich meridian the prime meridian?
Yes
Which meridian is known as the time meridian?
No meridians are called the time meridian. The Greenwich meridian which passes through Greenwich, London is called the prime meridian. From which time zones are calculated.
Why is Prime meridian called Greenwich meridian?
Because the Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, London: o.0 on the globe.
Is the Prime Meridian also the Greenwich Meridian?
yes
What line is the meridian of?
Greenwich Meridian is a line of longatude.
Show picture of greenwich meridian on map?
See related links below for pictures of the Greenwich Meridian.
Why the zero line of longitude is called the Greenwich meridian?
The 0' line of longitude is called the Greenwich Meridian because it passes through Greenwich, Lonon
