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MCQ
True or False
Complete the sentence by selecting the correct option:
The earth requires 24 hours for one rotation. In one hour,
Options
5 longitudes will face the sun
10 longitudes will face the sun
15 longitudes will face the sun
20 longitudes will face the sun
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Solution
Longitude is the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England. It is represented in degrees.
One rotation = 360o
The time required for the earth to complete one rotation = 24 hours
Therefore, longitudes covered in one hour = 360/24 = 15o
Concept: Introduction to Local Time and Standard Time
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