SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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New Orleans is located at 90 degrees West.
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west of the Prime Meridian
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north of the Equator
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east of the Prime Meridian
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east of the Equator
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For the exact location of the boundaries between the four time zones in the continental United States, consult an atlas or almanac. For example, Madison, Wisconsin is at approximately 90 degrees West Longitude and therefore is near the center of the Central Time Zone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Latitude lines are labeled from the north pole (90 degrees north) to the equator (0 degrees) and down to the south pole (90 degrees south).
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: It’s false as prime meridian is at degree 0.
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