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WAEC Geography 2015 Papers

Question : 35

Total: 50

Solution:

Concept:

The Earth rotates

15^\circ

in 1 hour, so longitude differences create time differences. Locations to the west have earlier times.

Explanation:

Town X lies on

15^\circ

E, while town Y lies on

15^\circ

Total longitude difference

= 15^\circ + 15^\circ = 30^\circ

Time difference

= 30^\circ \div 15^\circ = 2

hours.

Since town Y is west of town X, the local time in Y is behind.

Time in Y

= 4.00\text{ pm} - 2\text{ hours} = 2.00\text{ pm}

Answer:

B. 2.00 pm

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