NECO Geography 2024 Objective — Question 19
Question 19 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Geography 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Advertisement
What will be the time at Greenwich meridian when it is 12 noon at longitude 60°E?
- A. A. 4.00 a.m
- B. B. 4.00 p.m
- C. C. 8.00 a.mCorrect
- D. D. 8.00 p.m
Explanation
Each degree of longitude corresponds to 4mins time difference (since 360° equals 24hrs). Thus, time difference between 0° and 60°E = (60×4)mins=240mins=4hrs. Since 0° is west of 60°E, we subtract 4hrs to get the time at 0° (Greenwich). Greenwich meridian = 12 noon − 4hrs = 8am.
Advertisement
Sign up free to unlock
- Score tracking
- Practice history
- Saved questions
- Progress dashboard
- Personalized sessions
- Weak-topic breakdown
…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.