Question 1581Navigation General

The correct answer is C) 20 minutes. The difference in local time between two observers located at different longitudes is determined by the time zone difference. Specifically, for every 15 degrees of longitude difference, there is a 1 hour difference in local time. The difference between 114°W and 119°W is 5 degrees of longitude. Since each 15 degrees of longitude corresponds to a 1 hour difference, 5 degrees of longitude results in a 20 minute difference in local time between the two observers. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the 20 minute time difference based on the 5 degree longitude difference between the two locations.