What is the name of the longitude which is halfway around the world from the Prime Meridian?
A
International Meridian Line
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B
International Longitude Line
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C
International Date Line
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D
International Time Line
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Solution
The correct option is C International Date Line The International Date Line (IDL) is essentially the 180° longitude. It is roughly located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It demarcates the change of one calendar day to the next.