The Difference in Longitude Between Boston and San Francisco Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

The difference in longitude between Boston and San Francisco is approximately 52°. They are three time zones apart, so standard clocks differ by 3 hours. Without the time zones, what would be the difference between traditional (or astronomical) noon (when the Sun is highest in the sky) at these two places?

• A) 2.5 hours
• B) 3 hours
• C) 3.5 hours
• D) 4 hours

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