Imaginary line

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Time zones are imaginary lines

In general, an imaginary line is usually any sort of geometric line (more generally, curves) that has only an abstract definition and does not physically exist. In fact, they are used to properly identify places on a map.

Some outside geography do exist. A centerline is a nautical term for a line down the center of a vessel lengthwise.

Examples

Geography

As a geographical concept, an imaginary line may serve as an arbitrary division, such as

Science and engineering

See also

References

  1. ^ Rosenberg, Matt (January 26, 2020). "Major Lines of Latitude and Longitude on a World Map".

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