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Lecture - Shape and Movements of The Earth
Lecture - Shape and Movements of The Earth
Time zones
Angular velocity a basis for establishing
24 time zones (each zones spans 15 of
longitude)
The Prime Meridian (0 longitude) base
position for establishing GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time)
Zone of GMT 7,5 east and 7,5 west from
Prime Meridian
Other time zones: +1h,+2h etc if its east
- 1h, -2h etc if its
west
Revision
1. Shape of the Earth
2. Motions of the Earth and their
consequences.
3. Inclination of Earths axis and its
consequence.