What does the prime meridian do? I need help, haha.
I know it runs through Greenwich, England from which the longitude of east and west is reckonded.
But, whats the purpose?
2006-10-01 11:51:17 · 5 answers · asked by ashleyt- 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Well, latitude coordinates have a base degree of zero. This zero degree is the equator. The equator is the center latitude line. FOr longitude lines, there also need to be a base line where the zero degree longitude will be. They've chosen the longitude line running thru' Greenwich.
The Prime Meridian is the longitudinal equator...
2006-10-01 11:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by trancevanbuuren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Does Prime Meridian
2016-11-04 21:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's also used to calculate time zones; for example Eastern Standard Time is Greenwich Standard Time -6 while Paris time would be Greenwich Standard Time +1.
2006-10-01 12:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by dardekkis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man. it`s used to help to mark places, when you see 1234-245 that means that this place is 1234 far from greenwich and 245 far from equador. and also is used to time-schedule
2006-10-01 12:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by Andeson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It separates the western and eastern hemisphere
2006-10-01 12:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by D192 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋