Which of the following statements is NOT true of longitudes?
A) They are parallels
B) They are arcs drawn between the North and South poles
C) All longitudes meet at the poles
D) The distances between longitudes narrow as one moves away from the equator
E) The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England
Answer: A
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