What are Meridians of Longitudes?

Vertical circles that divide the Earth into unequal halves.

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Horizontal circles that divide the Earth into equal halves.

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Vertical circles that divide the Earth into equal halves.

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Horizontal circles that divide the Earth into unequal halves.

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The correct option is C Vertical circles that divide the Earth into equal halves.
Meridians of Longitudes are vertical circles that divide the Earth into equal halves.The longitudes are marked in degrees - with the Prime Meridian at 0, and other longitudes range from 0 to 180 degrees to the east, and 0 to 180 degrees to the west, making a full circle.

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