The difference between the longitudinal extent of Brazil from east to west is approx.

170 minutes

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168 minutes

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166 minutes

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The correct option is B 168 minutes
Because of the vast longitudinal extent of the Brazil, the difference between two extreme points is around 168 minutes. (2 hours 48 minutes) There are different ‘time zones’ in the country. Brazil has four time zones .It is behind the GMT by 2, 3,4 or 5 hours.

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