which of these is used as a measurement of latitude?
a the equator
b. the earth's axis
c. the prime meridian
d.the international date line
2007-07-29 16:34:28 · 5 answers · asked by La_morena 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
a is the correct answer.
The equator is at 0 latitude, and all measurements of latitude reference that level (ten degrees north = ten degrees north of the equator.
The earth's axis is parallel to all longitudinal lines
The Prine Meridian is at 0 longitude
The International Date Line is at 180 degrees east or west longitude (except for deviations to avoid land and country boundaries).
2007-07-29 16:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by David A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None ; Equator is used as a reference to denote the latitude of a place and not as a measurement of latitude .The equator itself is a latitude(zero latitude).
2007-07-30 08:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Arasan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is "A" because latitude goes around the globe just like the equator. LONGitude goes up and around (a "long" way to go! lol)
2007-07-29 23:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chris B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's C. The Prime Meridian....stop cheating!!! or go to http://www.google.com
2007-07-29 23:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by mxd 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
a
2007-07-29 23:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋