Question

at 180 degrees longitude, the ______ represents the point at which the eastern and western hen experience different days.
a. equator
b. prime meridian
c. tropic of cancer
d. international date line
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
∘ a
∘ b
∘ c
∘ d

Explanation:

• Option A: The Equator is at 0° latitude, dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, not related to day differences.
• Option B: The Prime Meridian is at 0° longitude, used for time zones but not for day - date change.
• Option C: The Tropic of Cancer is a latitude line (23.5°N), related to climate and seasons, not day - date change.
• Option D: The International Date Line is near 180° longitude and is the line where the Eastern and Western Hemispheres experience different days (crossing it changes the date).

Answer:

D. International Date Line