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How many degrees of longitude correspond to a time difference of 1 hour? (2022)

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How many degrees of longitude correspond to a time difference of 1 hour? (2022)
  1. 15°
  2. 30°
  3. 45°
  4. 60°

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

How many degrees of longitude correspond to a time difference of 1 hour? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that the Earth rotates 360 degrees in one full day (24 hours).
  • Step 2: Divide the total degrees of rotation (360 degrees) by the number of hours in a day (24 hours).
  • Step 3: Calculate 360 degrees ÷ 24 hours = 15 degrees per hour.
  • Step 4: Conclude that a time difference of 1 hour corresponds to 15 degrees of longitude.
  • Earth's Rotation and Time Zones – The Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours, leading to a time difference of 1 hour corresponding to 15 degrees of longitude.
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