Q265
The Earth turns through 360° in 24 hours. Each 15° longitude represents ________
A.
Half an hour
B.
Forty five minutes
C.
One hour
AnswerD.
One hour fifteen minutes
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
It takes 24 hours for the sun to go through the full 360° around the world, so an hour of time is equal to 15° of longitude.