Latitude , Longitude & Time - Section 1

26:  

For a certain place the Greenwich Mean Time is ahead by 12 hours. This place is located at

A.

0omeridian

B.

I80o'W

C.

90o'E

D.

90o'W

 
 

Option: B

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27:  

Why does U.S.S.R. have many local time differences ?

A.

Because it keeps trade relations with many countries of the world

B.

Becauas it experiences a wide range of climatic conditions.

C.

Because of its long east -west stretches

D.

Because it is divided into a number of states on political grounds

 
 

Option: C

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28:  

London and St. Louis (in America) are 90o of longitude apart. Therefore

A.

Sunrise at London will be 3 hours later than at St Louis

B.

Sunrise at London will be 3 hours earlier than at St. Louis

C.

Sunset at London will be 6 hours later than at St. Louis

D.

Sunset at London will be 6 hours earlier than at St. Louis

 
 

Option: D

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29:  

Which of the following is a small Circle?

A.

Equator

B.

231  o  E
     2      

C.

231 o   N
     2     

D.

0o E or W

 
 

Option: C

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30:  

Prime Meridian is also called

A.

Antarctic Circle

B.

Arctic Circle

C.

Equator

D.

Greenwich Meridian

 
 

Option: D

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