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Since the Earth is roughly spherical (shaped like a ball), you can start out from the
Prime Meridian, head out in either direction you like, and end up in any place you
want to. The thing is, though, that if you pick the right direction, your trip is shorter.
Starting from anywhere on the Prime Meridian and heading for Kentucky, your trip
is a lot shorter if you travel west.
That's true of any place in the USA, except for the outer end of the Aleutian Islands
in Alaska.
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How far east is Los Angeles from the prime meridian?
Los Angeles is on the western side of the prime meridian. The whole U.S. is in the western hemisphere, therefore all of the U.S. is on the west side of the prime meridian. :)
What determines if the meridian is in East or West?
It depends on which side the meridian is from the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the zero line of longitude that passes through the Greenwich Observatory, London, England.
What is the opposite side of the globe from the Prime Meridian called?
The opposite side of the Prime Meridian is called the 180th meridian. In a circular system of 180 degrees, the two conspire to create what scientist refer to as the great circle.
What is on the other side of the world from the prime meridian?
The 180th meridian is on the other side, and the International Date Line generally follows the 180th meridian. (The Prime Meridian is the 0th meridian, with there being 360 lines of longitude across the globe)
What imaginary line is located at 0 dergees longitude?
prime meridian!Prime Meridian!PRIME MERIDIAN!PrImE MeRiDiAn!
How far east is Los Angeles from the prime meridian?
Los Angeles is on the western side of the prime meridian. The whole U.S. is in the western hemisphere, therefore all of the U.S. is on the west side of the prime meridian. :)
Is the Prime Meridian in the center of the world?
No. The prime meridian if on the side of the earth not the center. The prime meridian is the 0 latitude line. On the other side you have the 180 degree latitude line, sometimes called the international date line.
What determines if the meridian is in East or West?
It depends on which side the meridian is from the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the zero line of longitude that passes through the Greenwich Observatory, London, England.
Is most of England east or west if the prime meridian?
The Prime Meridian runs through London so England is on the east and the west of it.
What is the opposite side of the globe from the Prime Meridian called?
The opposite side of the Prime Meridian is called the 180th meridian. In a circular system of 180 degrees, the two conspire to create what scientist refer to as the great circle.
What imaginary line is located at 0 dergees longitude?
prime meridian!Prime Meridian!PRIME MERIDIAN!PrImE MeRiDiAn!
What is on the other side of the world from the prime meridian?
The 180th meridian is on the other side, and the International Date Line generally follows the 180th meridian. (The Prime Meridian is the 0th meridian, with there being 360 lines of longitude across the globe)
What is the difference between the east and west hemisphere?
The main difference between the eastern and western hemispheres is their geographical location. The eastern hemisphere includes parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, while the western hemisphere includes parts of North and South America. Additionally, the eastern hemisphere is often associated with older civilizations and cultures, while the western hemisphere is known for its more recent history of colonization and globalization.
What is the name of the line 0 longitude?
The line name at 0 degrees longitude is commonly referred to as the Prime Meridian. This line passes through Greenwich, London, United Kingdom and can also be referred to as the International Meridian or Greenwich Meridian.
Where is the western hemisphere?
The area on the west side of the prime meridian.
Where is western hemisphere?
The area on the west side of the prime meridian.
Would you be closer to the Prime Meridian on the eastern or western side of America?
Eastern side of USA is nearer the Greenwich meridian in London UK.
