Suppose you are standing on the standard time meridian of 75°W. Which would be the next standard time meridian to your west?
A) 76°W
B) 90°W
C) 180°W
D) 100°W
E) impossible to say

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Standard time meridians are typically set at 15° intervals, starting from the Prime Meridian (0°). Since you are at 75°W, the next standard time meridian to the west would be 90°W, as it follows the pattern of 15° intervals (0°, 15°W, 30°W, 45°W, 60°W, 75°W, 90°W, etc.).

Suppose You Are Standing on the Standard Time Meridian of 75°W