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Same line of 180W and 180E which is opposite Prime Meridian is also known as ________.

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International date line
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Arctic date line
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Antarctic date line
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Polar date line
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Solution

The correct option is A International date line
The 180th degree meridian opposite Prime Meridian is also known as the anti meridian. It is used to define International Date Line. As the Earth is spherical, travelling 180 degrees in either direction from the prime meridian will lead to 180 degrees longitude or the opposite meridian.
The correct option is A.

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