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The Prime Meridian passes through which country?
A. UAE
B. Australia
C. USA
D. UK
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The correct answer is (D) UK .
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
Let’s check all the options and explain why they are correct or incorrect.
- Option (A) UAE - The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, east of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian passes through the Western Hemisphere, west of the UAE. So, this option is incorrect
- Option (B) Australia - Australia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, east of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian passes through the Western Hemisphere, west of Australia. So, this option is incorrect .
- Option (C) USA - The USA (United States of America) is located mostly in the Western Hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian passes through the Eastern Hemisphere, east of most of the USA. However, some small islands and territories of the USA, such as American Samoa and Guam, are located in the Eastern Hemisphere. So, this option is incorrect .
- Option (D) UK - the UK (United Kingdom) is located mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere, east of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian passes through the UK, specifically through Greenwich, London. The Prime Meridian is also known as the Greenwich Meridian because of this. So, this option is correct .
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