Time Zones

Which statement is more accurate?

• Every meridian is the same length and has the same beginning and end.

• Every parallel begins and ends at the poles.

• Every parallel is the same length.

• Every meridian is distorted

Greenwich Mean Time is measured from

• 0 degrees latitude.

• 0 degrees longitude.

• 90 degrees latitude.

• 180 degrees longitude.

The International Date Line is measured approximately from

• 0 degrees latitude.

• 0 degrees longitude.

• 90 degrees latitude.

• 180 degrees longitude.

You see the coordinates 5 E longitude, 10 N latitude. You do not need to look at a map in order to deduce that this location is

• near both the equator and the prime meridian.

• near the equator but quite far from the prime meridian.

• near the International Date Line as well as the North Pole.

• near the International Date Line and the prime meridian.

The coordinates 150 E longitude, 89 N latitude are

• near both the International Date Line and the North Pole.

• near the equator but quite far from the prime meridian.

• near the International Date Line and the equator.

• near the North Pole and the prime meridian.

Without looking at a map, we might deduce that the coordinates 170 W longitude, 11 S latitude are likely

• just west of the International Date Line and just north of the equator.

• just south of the equator and just east of the prime meridian.

• just east of the International Date Line and just south of the equator.

• just south of the International Date Line and just east of the equator.

 A ship's position is given as 0 degrees latitude and 27 degrees west longitude. We can conclude from this information that the ship is located

• on the equator and in the Atlantic Ocean.

• at the North or South Pole and in the Arctic Ocean.

• on the Prime Meridian and in the Atlantic Ocean.

• on the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean.

If the Earth has rotated 180 degrees around its axis, how many hours have passed?

• 6 hours

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

If it's 1 p.m. in China, what time is it in Vietnam?

• 12 p.m.

• 7 p.m.

• 12 a.m.

• 7 a.m.

Which of these statements about the International Date Line is TRUE?

• As you cross the International Date Line flying west, you add a calendar day.

• The International Date Line was first used about 20 years ago.

• The International Date Line is a straight line drawn through the ocean.

• All countries must follow the dates set by the International Date Line.