Which two meridians conventionally divide Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Correct answer: C. The prime meridian and the 180° meridian
- A. The 60°E and 120°W meridians
- B. The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
- C. The prime meridian and the 180° meridian
- D. The 90°E and 90°W meridians
Explanation
The 0° and 180° meridians together divide east from west.
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