Question

question 16 (5 points)
earth is divided into its eastern and western hemispheres by the
a) equator.
b) prime meridian.
c) lines of longitude.
d) lines of latitude.
question 17 (5 points)

Explanation:

The prime meridian, which is the 0 - degree longitude line, divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Lines of longitude are used to measure east - west positions, and the prime meridian is a specific longitude line. Lines of latitude measure north - south positions and are parallel to the equator.

Answer:

B. prime meridian