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  • Understanding Earth's Meridians of Longitude: Key Points
    Meridians of longitude are imaginary lines that circle the Earth from pole to pole. They go through:

    * The North Pole: All meridians converge at the North Pole.

    * The South Pole: All meridians also converge at the South Pole.

    * Every point on Earth: Every point on the Earth's surface lies on a specific meridian.

    They don't go through:

    * Specific geographic locations: Meridians don't define a specific location like cities or countries.

    * Continents: While meridians might cross continents, they don't have any inherent connection to them.

    Think of it this way: Imagine slicing an orange from the top to the bottom. Each slice represents a meridian of longitude.

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