The Sun is on your meridian,and you have a UT clock that tells you it is 3 P.M.in Greenwich.What is your longitude?
A)3° west of Greenwich
B)3° east of Greenwich
C)45° west of Greenwich
D)45° east of Greenwich
E)30° west of Greenwich

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the Sun is on your meridian when it is 3 P.M. in Greenwich, you are 3 hours behind UT. Each hour corresponds to 15° of longitude (360°/24 hours), so 3 hours behind UT means you are 45° west of Greenwich.

The Sun Is on Your Meridian,and You Have a UT