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WAEC Geography 2008 Question 16

Question 16

Latitude, Longitude and Time

If the time at the Greenwich Meridian is 11.00 a.m., what would the local time be at a place 75°W?

  1. A.6.00 p.m.
  2. B.5.00 p.m.
  3. C.6.00 a.m.
  4. D.5.00 a.m.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (6.00 a.m.)

Explanation

75° × 4 min = 5 hours; places west are behind: 11.00 a.m. − 5 h = 6.00 a.m.