Time Calculation Methods
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Time Calculation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain the difference between local time and standard time.
Explain why countries have standard time.
If it is 10:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 75°E?
If it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich, what will be the time at 90°E longitude?
If it is 2:00 PM at 30°E, what is the time at 15°E?
If it is 4:00 PM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 60°E?
If it is 6:00 PM at 90°W, what is the time at 60°W?
If it is 7:00 AM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 30°W?
How many time zones are there in the world? (1) 12 (2) 24 (3) 36 (4) 48
What is the longitude of the International Date Line? (1) 0° (2) 90°E (3) 180° (4) 82°30′E
What is the standard meridian of India? (1) 82°30′E (2) 90°E (3) 75°E (4) 0°
What is the time difference between IST (Indian Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)? (1) 5 hours 30 minutes ahead (2) 5 hours 30 minutes behind (3) 6 hours ahead (4) 4 hours behind
Fill in the blank: Each time zone generally covers ______ degrees of longitude.
Fill in the blank: The Earth completes one rotation in ______ hours.
Fill in the blank: The International Date Line is located at approximately ______ degrees longitude.
Fill in the blank: The local time at a place is calculated with reference to the position of the ______ in the sky.
True or False: All countries have only one standard time.
True or False: The Earth rotates from west to east.
True or False: The International Date Line is a straight line.
True or False: The local time at any place is determined by the position of the sun at that place.
