Question

which statements describe the prime meridian? check all that apply.
□ makes a half circle on earth
□ makes a full circle on earth
□ divides earth into northern and southern hemispheres
□ divides earth into eastern and western hemispheres
□ connects the north and south poles
□ connects the northern and southern hemispheres

Explanation:

• The prime meridian is a line of longitude, which runs from pole to pole, forming a half-circle (not a full circle, as full circles are lines of latitude like the equator).
• It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres, while the equator divides the planet into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• As a longitude line, it directly connects the north and south poles, and by spanning from pole to pole, it links the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Answer:

• makes a half circle on Earth
• divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
• connects the north and south poles
• connects the Northern and Southern Hemispheres