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GCE Geography 1990 Question 12

Question 12

Latitude, Longitude and Time

When it is 9.00am in Munich, Western Germany (longitude 11°E), the time in Calcutta, India (longitude 96°E) is

  1. A.2.40a.m
  2. B.4.20a.m
  3. C.5.40a.m
  4. D.2.40p.m
  5. E.5.40p.m
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2.40p.m)

Explanation

96 − 11 = 85°; 85 × 4 min = 5 h 40 min; Calcutta is east, so 9.00 a.m. + 5 h 40 min = 2.40 p.m.