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GCE Geography 1989 Question 13

Question 13

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The commentary of football match which started at 4p.m on Friday in Teheran (60°E) would be heard in Seoul (150°E) at

  1. A.10a.m on Friday
  2. B.5p.m on Friday
  3. C.10p.m on Thursday
  4. D.9a.m on Saturday
  5. E.10p.m on Friday
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (10p.m on Friday)

Explanation

Seoul is 90° further east: 90 ÷ 15 = 6 hours ahead, so 4 p.m. + 6 h = 10 p.m. Friday.