The "Prime Meridian" (Where Longitude Equals Zero) Passes Through

question 40

Multiple Choice

The "prime meridian" (where longitude equals zero) passes through:

• A) Paris
• B) New York
• C) the Pacific Ocean, away from all land
• D) Beijing
• E) Greenwich, England

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Definitions:

Primary Growth

An increase in the length of a plant that occurs at the tips of the shoots and roots due to the activity of apical meristems. Compare with secondary growth.

Horizontal Growth

Increase in size or spread of an organism or structure by expanding outwards, rather than elongating.

Longitudinal Growth

The growth of an organism in length, typically observed in the elongation of bones and roots.

Secondary Growth

An increase in the girth of a plant due to the activity of the vascular cambium and cork cambium; secondary growth results in the production of secondary tissues (i.e., wood and bark).