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it runs vertical to the equator. It, like the equator, is located at 0 degrees.( it is just like the equator, but it runs vertical right in the center) .. it's origin point is recognized as the Royal Observatory in Greenwich (London) England - it runs south from the there through Europe western Africa.

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0° longitude. It passes through Greenwich, England (part of greater London), and divides the eastern and western hemispheres.

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What lines on a map that run parallel to the Prime Meridian?

The only lines that can run parallel to the Prime Meridian on any map are other meridians of longitude, and the only map on which they can be printed parallel to it is a Mercator Projection. They are not really parallel to the Prime Meridian.


How are the prime meridian and the equator alike and different?

The prime meridian goes east to south, as the equator runs east to west. The prime meridian is used as 12:00AM on a time zone map


What is label used on the map for the meridian of longitude that is 60 degrees east of the Prime Meridian?

That meridian has no special name. If it's shown at all on a map or globe, it'll be labeled "60".


What is the prime meridian in social studies?

It is the base longitude line on a map


What does longitude on a map measures?

The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.


What hemisphere is to the right of the Prime Meridian?

That depends on what you mean by "to the right of." If you are facing north, or if you are looking at a map that has north at the top, then the eastern hemisphere is to the right of the Prime Meridian.


What is the name of 0 degrees longitude on a map?

That is the Prime Meridian. The Equator is zero degrees latitude.


Which lines are parallel to each other on map?

The lines are parallel on the map are called Latitudes.


What imaginary line is located at 0 dergees longitude?

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Why are all of the longitudes on the New York State map west?

It is west of the Prime Meridian.


What are north south lines on a map that shows distance from the prime meridian?

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What is the name of the meridian that is located at 0 longitude?

This is called the Prime meridian, it passes through Greenwich, England.