Understanding Time Zones and Jet Lag

The video explains the concept of time zones, highlighting the 24 global time zones and focusing on the six in the United States. It covers the main US time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern, along with Alaska and Hawaii. The video discusses time zone abbreviations and the time difference between the East and West Coasts. It provides examples of calculating time differences and explains unique cases like China's single time zone. The concept of jet lag is introduced, explaining how traveling across time zones affects the body. The video concludes with a recap of the key points.

How many time zones are there in the world?

• 48

• 24

• 12

• 36

Which of the following is NOT a main time zone in the US?

• Atlantic

• Central

• Mountain

• Pacific

What does MST stand for?

• Mountain Standard Time

• Midwest Standard Time

• Mainland Standard Time

• Midnight Standard Time

If a show airs at 7:00 PM in the Mountain Time Zone, what time will it air in the Eastern Time Zone?

• 5:00 PM

• 7:00 PM

• 11:00 PM

• 9:00 PM

What is the time difference between the East Coast and the West Coast of the US?

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

Which country has only one time zone despite its large size?

• India

• China

• USA

• Russia

What is jet lag?

• Feeling sick on an airplane

• Feeling tired due to time zone changes

• Feeling hungry after a flight

• Feeling excited about traveling

If it's 11:30 AM in California, what time is it in Italy?

• 11:30 AM

• 8:30 PM

• 11:30 PM

• 8:30 AM

How many time zones are there in the United States?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 4

Which two states have their own time zones?

• Nevada and Arizona

• New York and California

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Texas and Florida