Longitude is
A) an angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian.
B) characterized by an arbitrary equator based on the old German capitol in Berlin.
C) an angular distance measured north or south of the equator.
D) determined by Sun altitude above the horizon.
E) the basis for establishing parallels.
A
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