Question

select the correct answer.
which of the following choices is located at 0° longitude?
a. equator
b. prime meridian
c. south america
d. north america

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The equator is at \(0^\circ\) latitude, not longitude.
• Option B: The prime meridian is defined as \(0^\circ\) longitude, serving as the reference line for measuring east - west positions on Earth.
• Option C: South America is a continent and does not lie at a specific longitude of \(0^\circ\) (it spans multiple longitudes).
• Option D: North America is also a continent spanning multiple longitudes and is not at \(0^\circ\) longitude.

Answer:

B. prime meridian