Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Longitudes

👉 The term "longitudes" refers to a geographic coordinate system that uses a horizontal line (longitude) to represent the distance from the equator to each point on Earth. The longitude is measured in degrees, starting at 0 degrees North and moving counter-clockwise around the globe. This system is used by navigation and maps to determine latitude, which is the vertical position above or below sea level, and its measurement is typically expressed in degrees. For example, a ship sailing from the North Pole (

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