ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 1 — Earth Geometry

In the following diagram, points A and B lie on latitude 60°S while point C is on latitude 30°N. (a) The local time at A is 10 00 hours when it is 13 00 hours at B. Find the difference in longitudes between A and B.

Diagram for ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 45°
  • B. 90°
  • C. 30°
  • D. 3°

Verified working — step 1

Time difference converts to longitude difference at the fixed rate of 15° per hour.

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