Which line of longitude, 0 degrees, passes through Greenwich in London?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Prime Meridian
- Step 1: From 1884 to 1974, the Greenwich meridian was the international standard prime meridian, used worldwide for timekeeping and navigation. Answer: The Prime Meridian. Why not the others: None of these fit: The International Date Line; The Equator; The Tropic of Cancer.
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