How long does the Earth take to turn 1° Longitude during its rotation?

Q. How long does the Earth take to turn 1° Longitude during its rotation?
Answer: 4 minutes
Notes: The Earth rotates 360° around its axis every 24 hours. There are 360 degrees of longitude around the Earth. To rotate 1 degree of longitude takes 24 hours/360 degrees = 4 minutes.

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