Which of the following countries are located on the Greenwich Meridian?
1. Algeria
2. Germany
3. Guinea
4. Iceland
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
he Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian, is the line of 0° longitude. It passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the starting point for measuring both longitude and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Among the given options:Algeria: Yes, it is located on the Greenwich Meridian.
Germany: No, Germany is located to the east of the Greenwich Meridian.
Guinea: No, Guinea is located to the west of the Greenwich Meridian.
Iceland: No, Iceland is located to the west of the Greenwich Meridian.
Therefore, only option 1 (Algeria) is located on the Greenwich Meridian.
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Answer algeria
It's Algeria, not Germany. How these simple fact are wrong and same is given even in explanation.