Why? Anyone have a full answer?
2006-09-10 09:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by DookieCookie 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
When you think how loooooong a single line of longitude is, it makes sense.
If you are looking to find a specific spot on the globe...there are lots of spots to consider! If you had to look at EVERY spot on that line before finding the one you wanted, you'd be looking a really long time! A line of latitude and a line of longitude will only intersect in one spot and that really helps to narrow things down!
Perhaps your question could use a bit of clarification. If you JUST wanted to find a longitude line, I don't know why you would have to find a corresponding line of latitude. However, if you were searching for a specific spot on that line, knowing the latitude gives you a better idea of where to start looking!
Good luck with your search!
2006-09-10 09:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Gypchai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are looking for a specific location on the Earth...otherwise you can travel any latitude or longitude seperately all around the globe. Hope this helps. :)
2006-09-10 16:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by cj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't..
You can be on alone a known longitude line but without the latitude you won't know WHERE you are on that line..
And, I might add, visa versa
2006-09-10 16:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by o_r_y_g_u_n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they're seperate. You will need to know both if you are wanting the exact co-ordinates of a place.
2006-09-10 16:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋