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WAEC Geography 2010 Question 15

Question 15

Latitude, Longitude and Time

It is noon at Point X (longitude 0°), while it is 10.00 p.m at Point Y. What is the longitude of point Y?

  1. A.150°E
  2. B.140°W
  3. C.130°E
  4. D.120°W
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Answer: A (150°E)

Explanation

Y is 10 hours ahead; 10 × 15° = 150°, and places ahead in time lie to the east: 150°E.