Question

Differentiate between a) Local and Standard time (b) Equator and Prime meridian​

Answer 1

Answer:

The local time of a particular place refers to the time determined under the basis of the sun's apparent movement. On the other hand, the standard time refers to the fixed time of several places in a given region that fall under the same standard meridian.

The Equator separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Equator is at 0° latitude. The Prime Meridian separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England and is at 0° longitude.

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Answer 2

Local time implies the time of a particular country, as regards the meridian running through it. On the contrary, standard time is referred as the official local time of a region ascertained by the distance from the Prime Meridian of the meridian running through the area