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Q · LongitudeMedium · 45s
Q₂₇. What would be the time difference between two places 45° apart in longitude?
TopicLongitude
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:45° × 4 min = 180 min = 3 hrs.
Final Answer: Option A — 3 hours