140th meridian west

The 140th meridian west is a line of longitude located 140 degrees west of the Prime Meridian, which is the line of longitude defined as 0 degrees. This meridian runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through various regions including parts of Alaska in the United States, the Pacific Ocean, and some areas of Canada. In terms of its geographical significance: - **North America**: In the United States, it primarily traverses through Alaska.