WAEC Geography 2017 Question 15

Question 15

Latitude, Longitude and Time

The degree of longitude through which the Earth spins within 3 hours is

  1. A.15°
  2. B.30°
  3. C.45°
  4. D.60°
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (45°)

Explanation

The earth turns 15° each hour: 3 × 15 = 45°.