Question

multiple choice 1 point the zero degree line of longitude that separates the earth into eastern and western hemispheres is called tropic of cancer the prime meridian tropic of capricorn the equator

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Tropic of Cancer: A latitude line (23.5°N), not longitude. Eliminate.
• The Prime Meridian: Defined as 0° longitude, separating Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Correct.
• Tropic of Capricorn: A latitude line (23.5°S), not longitude. Eliminate.
• The Equator: 0° latitude, separating Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Eliminate.

Answer:

The Prime Meridian