How long does the earth take to cover 1° longitude?
Correct answer: C. 4 Minutes
- A. 2 Minutes
- B. 3 Minutes
- C. 4 Minutes
- D. 5 Minutes
Explanation
Earth rotates through 360 degrees in about 24 hours, so it turns through 1 degree in 24 minutes divided by 6, or 4 minutes. This is the basis of the time difference between longitudes.
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