Question 1741Navigation General
70% to passThe dividing meridian between zone descriptions -7 and -8 is _______________.
A
112°30'E
B
118°30'E
C
120°00'E
D
116°30'W
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 112°30'E. The dividing meridian between time zone descriptions -7 and -8 is 112°30'E. This is in accordance with the Standard Time Zones of the world, where the boundary between time zone -7 and -8 is defined as the 112°30'E meridian. The other options are incorrect because: B) 118°30'E is the boundary between time zones -8 and -9. C) 120°00'E is the boundary between time zones -9 and -10. D) 116°30'W is the boundary between time zones -8 and -9 on the west side of the International Date Line.
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