WAEC Geography 2023 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Town C is located on latitude 15°E while Town D is located on latitude 60°E. If the local time in Town C is 7.00 a.m., what will be local time in Town D?

A. 4.00 p.m.
B. 4.00 a.m.
C. 10.00 p.m.
D. 10.00 a.m.Correct

Explanation

Difference in longitude = 60°−15° = 45°. 15° = 1 hr, so 45° = (1/15)×45 = 3 hrs. Since D is east of C, time is gained at D; thus, if the time in Town C is 7 am, the time in Town D = 7 am + 3 hrs = 10 am.

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