Which direction do meridians run and what do they measure?

Answer 1

The meridians (or longitudes) run NORTH to SOUTH and measure degrees. 0 degrees (prime meridian) is located in England.

Good info.

Answer 2

Parallels of Latitude go from the Equator to both poles; they never intersect and the Equator is the largest parallel They are parallel just as the rungs of a ladder are parallel; and when a ladder is in the upright position against the side of a house the rungs are parallel to the ground. When we look at a map with north up, we see the parallels as parallel lines going east-west. The parallels get closer and closer to each other as we approach the poles.

Meridians of Longitude are all the same size and they all intersect at the poles. Because they measure degrees (portions of a circle) and the size of the circle (at that latitude) depends on how far it is from the Equator, it is impossible to specify how far apart the meridians are unless the latitude is named as well. Looking at an ordinary map with north at the top, the meridians will all be lines pointing north-south.

Just remember: Parallels of LATITUDE, like a LADDER, and you'll be all set!

Answer 3

My high school Geographer teacher told my class that even though Prime Meridian line runs N to S, it actually is measured E to W. AND THAT'S A FACT!

Answer 4

Meridians are longitudinal lines going through both poles

Answer 5

Meridians run from north to south from pole to pole, and define lines of longitude.