The Prime Meridian

question 176

Multiple Choice

The prime meridian

• A) is essentially a latitude line.
• B) passes through Greenwich, England.
• C) forms an angle of 0 degrees with the earth's equator.
• D) was established by the Greeks.
• E) is a tourist destination in England.

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Definitions:

Infarction

The death of tissue due to a lack of blood supply, often resulting from a blockage in the vasculature serving the affected area.

Fibrillation

A rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, particularly in the heart.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart, or the central cavities in the brain.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arteries to veins, which facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.