Question

Which statement accurately describes lines of longitude on a map?


A.
They measure distance east and west of the prime meridian.


B.
They measure distance north and south of the equator.


C.
They measure distance north and south of the prime meridian.


D.
They measure distance east and west of the equator.

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

I just wanna check to see if I'm right

Answer 3

A

Answer 4

Correct

"Longitude lines are a numerical way to show/measure how far a location is east or west of a universal vertical line called the Prime Meridian. This Prime Meridian line runs vertically, north and south, right over the British Royal Observatory in Greenwich England, from the North Pole to the South Pole."

Answer 5

Thanks once again

Answer 6

Great job :D