WAEC Geography 2019 Question 19

Question 19

Latitude, Longitude and Time

What is the local time in Town X at 45° E, when it is noon at 0°?

  1. A.6.00pm
  2. B.6.00 am
  3. C.3.00pm
  4. D.3.00 am
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3.00pm)

Explanation

45° × 4 min = 3 hours ahead (east): 12 noon + 3 h = 3.00 pm.