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QuizMultiple Choice

Working with Maps and Data in Geography

Question 7 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following measurements helps us determine distance from the Prime Meridian?

Answer
A
longitude
B
latitude
C
altitude
D
elevation

Explanation

Longitude measures how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian, which is at 0° longitude. Latitude measures distance north or south of the Equator, while altitude and elevation describe height above a reference level. Therefore, the correct answer is longitude.

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