Author Question: How many degrees of longitude equals one hour of time? a. 15 b. 24 c. 25 d. ... (Read 48 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

How many degrees of longitude equals one hour of time?
a. 15
b. 24
c. 25
d. 45

Question 2

The Smithsonian obtained many specimens and artifacts from which groundbreaking hybrid
expedition?
a. The Discovery Expedition
b. The Resolution Expedition
c. The United States Exploring Expedition
d. The Challenger Expedition

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Earth rotates its 360 in 24 hours of time. Thus, 360 divided by 24 hours equals the rotation of
15 every hour. Information can be found in the section Voyaging Combined with Science to Advance
Ocean Studies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The United States Exploring Expedition conducted sampling throughout its mission. They returned
with charts, specimen, and artifacts. The final report associated with it was nineteen volumes. This was
the first big hybrid expedition, but it was still primarily a naval expedition. Information can be found
in the section The First Scientific Experiments Were Undertaken by Governments.