If the time is 12 noon at longitude 0^{}, what will be the time at a place on longitude 15^{} E ?

Correct Answer is : 1:001:001:00 pm

Correct Answer is : 1:001:001:00 pm

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BECE Social Studies 2019 Paper

Question : 28

Total: 40

0^{\circ}

15^{\circ} E

Solution:

Concept:

The Earth rotates

360^{\circ}

in 24 hours, so

15^{\circ}

of longitude equals 1 hour of time difference.

Explanation:

Longitude

15^{\circ} E

is east of

0^{\circ}

Time increases as we move eastward.

Since

15^{\circ}

corresponds to 1 hour, add 1 hour to 12 noon.

So, the time is

1:00

pm.

Answer:

1:00

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