Question 12
Latitude, Longitude and TimeLines of longitude can best be described as
- A.the angular distance of a place north or south of the Equator
- B.imaginary lines on the earth's surface joining the north and south poles
- C.great circles numbered from 0° to 90°
- D.the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich Meridian
- E.semi-circles on the globe.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (imaginary lines on the earth's surface joining the north and south poles)
Explanation
Meridians (lines of longitude) are imaginary lines drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole.