The total number of meridians across the globe is

a. 180
b. 90
c. 360
d. 181

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Solution

The correct answer is option (c).

Explanation: Meridians on the globe starts with the Prime Meridian at Greenwich, which is marked as zero degree. All the meridians are drawn at an interval of one degree from the Prime Meridian. There are 180 meridians to the east and 180 to the west of the Prime Meridian. Thus, there are 360 meridians on the globe.

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