Explain the importance of the Equator and Prime Meridian.
Explanation
The Equator is an imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line that passes through Greenwich, London, and is used as the reference point for measuring longitude.
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