On a grid, what are the vertical lines numbered from West to East called?

Southings

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Westings

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Eastings

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Northings

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The correct option is C Eastings

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\begin{matrix} 1. & A grid is a set of lines with alphanumeric codes, used to define a location on a map. 2. & Eastings are lines that run in an East-West or horizontal direction. Their value increases towards the North. 3. & Northings are lines that run in a North-South or vertical direction. Their value increases towards the East. 4. & While providing a grid reference, the Eastings are always stated first, followed by the Northings. \end{matrix}

If South East is called West, North West is called East, South West is called North and so on, what will South be called?

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