Which of the following is TRUE of the prime meridian?
A)It is used to determine latitude using lines that run east and west.
B)It is that place on Earth where the days officially change.
C)It was not established until 1884 and is centered on an observatory near London.
D)It was first used in the 1500s at the time of initial circumnavigation voyages.

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The prime meridian was established in 1884 and is centered on the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Option A is incorrect because latitude is determined using lines that run north and south. Option B is also incorrect because the prime meridian is a line of longitude used for navigation and mapping, and does not affect the changing of days. Option D is incorrect because while the idea of the prime meridian may have existed earlier, the actual establishment of a prime meridian and the use of the term dates to the 19th century.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Prime Meridian