geography MCQ #6360

One time zone generally spans how many degrees of longitude?

geography MCQ #6360

  1. Question 1

    Q1. One time zone generally spans how many degrees of longitude?

    • A) 10°
    • B) 15°
    • C) 20°
    • D) 30°

    Answer: 15°

    Explanation: Since Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, each hour corresponds to 15° of longitude, so each standard time zone ideally spans 15 degrees.