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Which of the following would be the longitudinal distance when there is a difference of one hour in standard time between places?
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15o
💡 Explanation:
Earth completes one full 360° rotation in 24 hours, creating a time difference of 1 hour for every 15° of longitude (360° ÷ 24 hours = 15° per hour). This is why time zones are roughly based on 15° longitudinal bands. Option D correctly states this relationship.