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Latitude, Longitude And Time
Question
Why does the sun appear to be moving from east to west ?
Solution
The sun appears to be moving from east to west because the earth rotates from west to east.
Some More Questions From Latitude, Longitude and Time Chapter
Which are the two natural points of reference on the earth ?
What is the great circle ?
What are coordinates ?
Why does the sun appear to be moving from east to west ?
What is meant by local time ?
Explain standard time.
Distinguish between latitudes and longitudes.
Distinguish between local time and standard time.
The local time at New York (75° W) is 8.30 P.M. on Wednesday. What will be time at Delhi (77°E) ?
Find out the locations of the following places with the help of your atlas and write their latitudes and longitudes
Place
Latitude
Longitude
(i) Mumbai
(ii) Vladivostok
(iii) Cairo
(iv) New York
(v) Ottawa
(vi) Geneva
(vii) Johannesburg
(viii) Sydney
Place
Latitude
Longitude
(i) Mumbai
(ii) Vladivostok
(iii) Cairo
(iv) New York
(v) Ottawa
(vi) Geneva
(vii) Johannesburg
(viii) Sydney