At which longitude would the local time be 6 hours ahead of GMT?

Practice Questions

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At which longitude would the local time be 6 hours ahead of GMT?
  1. 90°E
  2. 120°E
  3. 150°E
  4. 180°E

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

At which longitude would the local time be 6 hours ahead of GMT?
  • Step 1: Understand that GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the time at the Prime Meridian, which is at 0° longitude.
  • Step 2: Know that the Earth is divided into 360 degrees of longitude.
  • Step 3: Realize that the Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours.
  • Step 4: Calculate how many degrees correspond to one hour of time: 360 degrees / 24 hours = 15 degrees per hour.
  • Step 5: Since we want to find the longitude that is 6 hours ahead of GMT, multiply 6 hours by 15 degrees per hour: 6 * 15 = 90 degrees.
  • Step 6: Determine the direction: 90 degrees east of the Prime Meridian is 90°E.
  • Longitude and Time Zones – Understanding how longitude affects local time, where each 15° of longitude corresponds to a one-hour difference from GMT.
  • GMT and Local Time Calculation – Calculating local time based on the difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) using the formula: hours ahead or behind * 15°.
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