EASA NAV(A)basic
Earth rotates approximately 15° of longitude per _____, equivalent to four minutes per degree.
Answer
hour
Explanation
A full 360° rotation takes about 24 hours, giving 15° per hour. This also means each degree corresponds to four minutes. **Key takeaway:** Longitude and time are related by Earth's rotation. **Glossary:** **Rotation**: Earth's spin about its axis.
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