What is the Prime Meridian?
Time Zones and Longitude

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude, which divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does longitude affect time zones?
Back
Each 15 degrees of longitude corresponds to a one-hour difference in time, with locations to the east of the Prime Meridian being ahead in time and those to the west being behind.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If it is 3:00 pm at the Prime Meridian, what time is it at 105 E?
Back
10:00 pm.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a location's longitude is EAST, its time will be _____ than the time at the Prime Meridian.
Back
later.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a ship is located at 75 W, and the time at the Prime Meridian is 12 noon, what time is at the ship's location?
Back
7:00 am.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the time difference for every 15 degrees of longitude?
Back
Each 15 degrees of longitude represents a one-hour difference in time.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If it is 10:00 am at the Prime Meridian and you are located at 60 W, what time is it where you are?
Back
6:00 am.
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