Latitude and Longitude Lines

Total Questions: 44

41. For a time difference of two hours, the longitudinal distance will be equal to [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.J. (T-I) 7.07.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (b) 30 deg
Note:

The Earth takes 4 minutes to travel a distance of 1 longitude. Hence, a distance of 30 deg longitude is required for of 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes.

42. From which of the following continents, all three latitudes, i.e., Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn pass? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.L. (T-1) 2.07.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (d) Africa
Note:

All three latitude lines (Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) pass through the continent of Africa. Therefore, these three are latitude lines.

43. What is the time difference between two consecutive longitudes? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.L. (T-1) 1.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) 4 minutes
Note:

The time difference between each longitude (each degree) is 4 minutes.

44. The distance between two longitudes at the equator is approximately __ km. [SS.C. Online C.G.L. (T-1)11 Deiemle. 2017(Shift-2)]

Correct Answer: (b) 111
Note:

The distance between two longitudes at the equator is approximately 111.32 km. Therefore, about 111 km