The lines on the globe shown in part B of this figure are used to determine position east or west of the:
A)prime meridian
B)north pole
C)equator
D)south pole

Question

The lines on the globe shown in part B of this figure are used to determine position east or west of the: 
A)prime meridian 
B)north pole 
C)equator 
D)south pole

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lines shown in part B of the figure are meridians, which are lines of longitude that run from the North Pole to the South Pole and signify the distance east or west of the prime meridian. Therefore, the position on the globe is determined by measuring the angle between the prime meridian and the meridian of the location.

The Lines on the Globe Shown in Part B of This