In creating the fixed starting point of longitude,the prime meridian was set at Greenwich,which is the site of
A)the British Royal Observatory.
B)the Church of England.
C)the city of London.
D)the workshop of John Harrison, who developed the chronometer.
E)Captain Cook's departure on the Endeavour.

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The British Royal Observatory is located in Greenwich and was established in 1675, making it a logical choice for the site of the prime meridian.

In Creating the Fixed Starting Point of Longitude,the Prime Meridian