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It is an imaginary line that encircles the earth (like the equator) it marks the meeting of east and west

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Q: What is the Greenwich Meridian and why is it important?
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What important geographical line runs through greenwich?

prime meridian also called greenwich meridian prime meridian also called greenwich meridian


When was Greenwich meridian created?

Greenwich meridian was created in 1884.


Is Oslo in the east or west Greenwich Meridian?

Oslo is east of the Greenwich meridian.


Does the prime meridian pass through Greenwich?

The prime meridian passes throught the Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich England.


What is the other name for the prime meridian?

The other name for the prime meridian is the Greenwich meridian because it passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.


What is the name of the meridian that passes through Greenwich England?

The prime meridian passes through Greenwich, England.


Is the greenwich meridian the prime meridian?

Yes


What runs through Greenwich England the equator tropic of cancer international date line or Prime Meridian?

The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England.


Which meridian is known as the time meridian?

No meridians are called the time meridian. The Greenwich meridian which passes through Greenwich, London is called the prime meridian. From which time zones are calculated.


Are the prime meridian and the greenwich meridian the same?

Yes, the Prime Meridian and the Greenwich Meridian are the same. The Prime Meridian passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, and is the starting point for measuring longitude.


What line is the meridian of?

Greenwich Meridian is a line of longatude.


Is the Prime Meridian also the Greenwich Meridian?

yes