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What is the Prime Meridian?

The prime meridian is the imaginary line of 0 degrees longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, serving as the international reference point for measuring distances east and west across the Earth. It passes through the Royal Observatory i

The equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth that is equidistant from the North and South Poles. This line represents 0 degrees latitude and divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Areas along the equator experience consisten

What way do the lines of Latitude go?

Lines of latitude run in an east-west direction around the Earth, parallel to the equator.

What way do the lines of Longitude go?

Lines of longitude, also known as meridians, run in a north-south direction (up and down) from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Why is there Longitude & Latitude on a map?

Latitude and longitude lines form an imaginary grid system on the Earth's surface that acts like a universal address book for the entire planet. They allow everyone, from sailors to GPS systems, to pinpoint any exact location accurately, whether it's a ci

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What does BOLTSS stand for?	Border Orientation Legend Title Scale Source
What is the Prime Meridian?	The prime meridian is the imaginary line of 0 degrees longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, serving as the international reference point for measuring distances east and west across the Earth. It passes through the Royal Observatory i
What is the Equator?	The equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth that is equidistant from the North and South Poles. This line represents 0 degrees latitude and divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Areas along the equator experience consisten
What way do the lines of Latitude go?	Lines of latitude run in an east-west direction around the Earth, parallel to the equator.
What way do the lines of Longitude go?	Lines of longitude, also known as meridians, run in a north-south direction (up and down) from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Why is there Longitude & Latitude on a map?	Latitude and longitude lines form an imaginary grid system on the Earth's surface that acts like a universal address book for the entire planet. They allow everyone, from sailors to GPS systems, to pinpoint any exact location accurately, whether it's a ci

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