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WAEC Geography 2015 Question 35

Question 35

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The time in town X on Longitude 15 °E is 4.00 p.m. What will be the time in town Y on longitude 15 °W?

  1. A.2.00 am.
  2. B.2.00 p.m.
  3. C.6.00 p.m.
  4. D.6.00 a.m.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2.00 p.m.)

Explanation

The difference is 30°, i.e. 30 × 4 = 120 minutes; Y is west, so its time is 2 hours behind: 2.00 p.m.