Multiple choice

What time does earth take,rotating from 1 degree longitude to next longitude?

  1. 4 minutes

  2. 15 minutes

  3. 10 minutes

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours. Dividing 1440 minutes (24 hours) by 360 degrees results in 4 minutes per degree.