WAEC Geography 1994 Question 13

Question 13

Latitude, Longitude and Time

If the local time at a place X is 12.00 noon when the G.M.T is 5.00a.m then X is located on longitude

  1. A.105°E
  2. B.105°W
  3. C.75°W
  4. D.75°E
  5. E.180°E
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (105°E)

Explanation

X is 7 hours ahead of GMT: 7 × 15° = 105°, and ahead means east.