AVID

What was the original purpose of implementing daylight saving time in the United States?

• To conserve fuel and energy during the war effort

• To reduce crime rates

• To improve traffic safety

• To increase consumer spending

Which U.S. states do not observe daylight saving time?

• Hawaii and Arizona

• California and Texas

• New York and Florida

• Nevada and Utah

What is one of the health risks associated with losing an hour of sleep due to daylight saving time?

• Increased risk of heart attack

• Improved cognitive function

• Decreased risk of obesity

• Enhanced immune system

What is the main argument of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine regarding daylight saving time?

• To keep to standard time as it aligns better with natural sleep-wake cycles

• To extend daylight time year-round

• To eliminate time changes altogether

• To increase consumer spending during daylight time

What is the effect of daylight saving time on consumer spending according to JP Morgan Chase?

• Spending increases by 0.9% when daylight saving time starts

• Spending decreases by 0.9% when daylight saving time starts

• Spending remains unchanged

• Spending decreases by 3.5% when daylight saving time starts

What is the purpose of the Sunshine Protection Act proposed by Sen. Marco Rubio?

• To extend daylight time year-round

• To eliminate daylight saving time

• To make standard time permanent

• To synchronize time changes across states

What does the 'S' in Seixas's SPRING acronym stand for?

• Sunlight

• Sleep

• Safety

• Schedule