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La hora civil de Greenwich (HCG) se define como:Greenwich civil time (HCG) is defined as:
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Correct answer: c) The time since the mean Sun passed the lower meridian of Greenwich.
Why it is correct
The civil day starts at midnight, when the mean Sun passes the lower meridian.
Why the others are not
- a) That is not its definition.
- b) That is official time.
- d) That would count from noon.
How to work it out in the exam
- Civil: starts at midnight.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 30 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
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