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WAEC Geography 2004 Question 14

Question 14

Latitude, Longitude and Time

If the time is 10.00 a.m. in Belfast (Longitude 60°W), the time at Leningrad (Longitude 30°E) will be

  1. A.4.00 a.m.
  2. B.12.00 noon.
  3. C.4.00 p.m.
  4. D.6.00 p.m.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (4.00 p.m.)

Explanation

Difference = 60° + 30° = 90° = 6 hours; Leningrad is east, so add: 10 a.m. + 6 h = 4 p.m.