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[#156] All the watches of a country are set according to ________
Correct Answer

(B) Standard time of the country

Explanation

Solution: All the watches of a country are set according to standard time of the country. Because the same standard time for the whole country has been adopted, the watches show the same time in all parts of the country.

[#157] Maximum difference in the spacing of longitudes is ________
Correct Answer

(B) At equator

Explanation

Solution: Maximum difference in the spacing of longitudes is at equator. At the equator, the distance between two latitudes and two longitudes is 111.1 kms.

[#158] When rain falls through a cold layer of air near the Earth's surface, raindrops get frozen into ice. This type of precipitation is called
Correct Answer

(D) Sleet

Explanation

Solution: Sleet is rain or melted snow that freezes into ice pellets before hitting the ground. When rain falls through a cold layer of air near the Earth's surface, raindrops get frozen into ice. This type of precipitation is called Sleet.

[#159] One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to a distance of ________
Correct Answer

(D) 69 miles

Explanation

Solution: One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to a distance of 69 miles.

[#160] How much is the difference of time between any two consecutive longitudes?
Correct Answer

(C) 4 minutes

Explanation

Solution: 4 minutes is the difference of time between any two consecutive longitudes. The difference between the two longitudes that are adjacent is 4 minutes.