Scale Drawing and Bearings
Q: A map is drawn at scale 1:5000. What is the real distance of 3 cm on the map?
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First, find the total longitudinal difference between 45°E and 15°W. Moving from east to west, we pass the Prime Meridian: 45° (to 0°) + 15° (to 15°W) = 60° total difference. Convert this to time: 60° / 15° per hour = 4 hours. Since we are moving westward, local time decreases. Therefore, subtract 4 hours from 10:00 AM: 10:00 - 4 hours = 06:00 AM. This demonstrates the continuous change of local time with longitude.
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