a.
To determine:
The longitude of the ships when the time at the prime meridian is 6.00 P.M.
Introduction:
The extension of some longitudinal lines takes place from one pole of the Earth to another pole. These lines are known as meridians, and north and south is determined by these lines.
b.
To determine:
The longitude of the ships when the time at the prime meridian is 1.00 A.M.
Introduction:
The horizontal or parallel lines on the map determine the direction of east and west; these are known as lines of latitude.
c.
To determine:
The longitude of the ships when the time at the prime meridian is 2.30 P.M.
Introduction:
Equinox is the time at which the plane of Earth’s equators face the center of the sun and its rays directly overhead the Earth’s equator.
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