Which line of longitude is used to fix the World Standard Time? State its value in degrees.

Very Short Answer

Greenwich Meridian is used to fix the World Standard Time. Its value in degrees is 0°. This time is written as G.M.T.

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Chapter 2: Geographic Grid: Latitudes and Longitudes - EXERCISES [Page 27]

Chapter 2 Geographic Grid: Latitudes and Longitudes
EXERCISES | Q II. 9. (i) | Page 27

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