Which statements describe gridlines on a map? Check all that apply.

They are measured in degrees.

They set up a reference system.

They make straight lines on a globe.

They run north to west and south to east.

They divide Earth into four equal parts.

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Zoie Blanchard

Geography

26 June, 21:23

Which statements describe gridlines on a map? Check all that apply.

They are measured in degrees.

They set up a reference system.

They make straight lines on a globe.

They run north to west and south to east.

They divide Earth into four equal parts.

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Acosta · Answer 1

From the given options which may suitably apply to the description of grid-lines of the map are

They are measured in degrees They set up a reference system They divide Earth into four equal parts

Answers: Options A, B and E

Explanation:

Option A describes that the grid-lines of the map are measure in degrees, which are very true as the grid are lined with angular measurement which thus be done in unit of angles and is in degrees only.

Option B says it develops the reference system which specifies about the area being plotted are grid depending upon the size which sets up the referential system of enumeration.

Option E is true as the world or the Earth has been divided into 4 equal parts through the Prime Meridian as the longitudinal line and Equator as the latitudinal line.

Coby Park · Answer 2

A, B and E

Which statements describe gridlines on a map? Check all that apply.They are measured in degrees.They set up a reference system.They make straight lines on a globe.They run north to west and south to east.They divide Earth into four equal parts.

Which statements describe gridlines on a map? Check all that apply.

They are measured in degrees.

They set up a reference system.

They make straight lines on a globe.

They run north to west and south to east.

They divide Earth into four equal parts.