ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1 — Earth Geometry

The diagram shows the positions of three points P, Q and R on the earth's surface. When it is 08 00 hours at P, the time at Q is 11 00 hours. Given that P is on longitude 15°W, find the longitude on which Q lies.

Diagram for ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 30°E
  • B. 60°E
  • C. 45°E
  • D. 30°W

Verified working — step 1

Longitude and time lock together: 15° of longitude per hour, and the place AHEAD in time lies further EAST.

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