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What is the name of the longitude which is halfway around the world from the Prime Meridian?

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International Meridian Line
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International Longitude Line
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International Date Line
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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.

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