Daylight Saving Time

What does the expression "Spring forward, fall back" mean in the context of the clock change?

• It indicates moving the clocks back in spring and forward in autumn.

• It indicates moving the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.

• It suggests sleeping more in spring and less in autumn.

What was one of the main reasons for the introduction of Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

• During World War One in Germany, it was seen as a way to save energy resources such as coal.

• To allow people to enjoy more free time during summer evenings.

• To align the times of all countries in the world.

What effect does the clock change (moving clocks forward in spring) have on daylight hours?

• Sunrise occurs one hour later, and sunset occurs one hour later, making the evenings lighter

• Sunrise occurs one hour earlier, and sunset remains unchanged.

• Sunrise remains unchanged, and sunset occurs one hour earlier.

Do all countries in the world adopt Daylight Saving Time at the same times of the year?

• Yes, there is an international agreement to change the time simultaneously.

• Only European countries and the United States observe Daylight Saving Time.

• No, in the UK and most of Europe, the time changes on the last weekend of March and October, while in the US the dates are different. Australia also has different dates

Which two US states do not observe Daylight Saving Time?

• California and Texas.

• Florida and New York.

• Arizona and Hawaii.

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes both an argument for and an argument against British Summer Time (BST) or Daylight Saving Time (DST) mentioned in the sources?

• For: DST saves electricity consumption during longer evenings; Against: DST was originally proposed by Benjamin Franklin for energy-saving reasons.

• For: Lighter evenings during summer may lead to a decrease in road traffic accidents; Against: In some regions like northern Scotland, keeping BST during winter could lead to an increase in road traffic accidents due to darker mornings.

• For: The clock change has no impact on people's sleep patterns; Against: The abolition of DST is supported by the Scottish government to increase winter productivity.