Multiple choice

For a time difference of one hour the longitudinal distance is equal to

  1. 1 degree

  2. 4 degrees

  3. 10 degrees

  4. 15 degrees
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Explanation

Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours, which equals 15 degrees per hour (360 / 24 = 15). Therefore, a time difference of one hour corresponds to a longitudinal distance of 15 degrees.

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