If it is 12:00 noon in London, which is at 0 degrees longitude, what will the time be in Brazil at 50 degrees west longitude?
Geography · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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- For every 15 degrees of longitude, there's a time difference of approximately one hour. London, at 0 degrees longitude, is the reference point for the Prime Meridian.
- Given that Brazil is at 50 degrees west longitude, and each 15-degree increment represents a one-hour time difference, we can calculate the time difference between London (0 degrees) and Brazil (50 degrees).
- The calculation is: 50 degrees/15 degrees per hour=3.33 hours
- 50 degrees/15 degrees per hour=3.33 hours
- So, the time difference between London and Brazil at 50 degrees west longitude is approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes behind London.
- If it's 12:00 noon in London, subtracting 3 hours and 20 minutes, the time in Brazil at 50 degrees west longitude would be approximately 8:40 AM.