Question 19
Latitude, Longitude and TimeWhat will be the time at Greenwich meridian when it is 12 noon at longitude 60°E?
- A.4.00 a.m
- B.4.00 p.m
- C.8.00 a.m
- D.8.00 p.m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (8.00 a.m)
Explanation
60° × 4 minutes = 4 hours; Greenwich is west, so it is behind: 12 noon − 4 h = 8.00 a.m.