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GCE Geography 1990 Question 13

Question 13

Latitude, Longitude and Time

What is the longitude of a place X whose time is noon when Greenwich meantime is 6p.m?

  1. A.45°W
  2. B.60°E
  3. C.60°W
  4. D.90°E
  5. E.90°W
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Answer: E (90°W)

Explanation

X is 6 hours behind Greenwich: 6 × 15° = 90°, and behind means west.