Time Calculation Methods

Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques

Time Calculation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Time Calculation Methods. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how to calculate the local time of a place if you know its longitude and the time at Greenwich.

Describe the importance of the Prime Meridian in time calculation.

Explain the difference between local time and standard time.

Explain the term 'Greenwich Mean Time'.

Explain why the easternmost and westernmost parts of India have a time difference of about two hours.

Explain why there is a need for the International Date Line.

How many degrees does the Earth rotate in one hour?

If it is 10:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 45°E?

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 ahead

Which Indian city is closest to the standard meridian of India? (1) Allahabad (Prayagraj) (2) Mumbai (3) Kolkata (4) Chennai

Fill in the blank: The difference of 1 hour in time is caused by a difference of ______ degrees of longitude.

Fill in the blank: The Earth completes one rotation in ______ hours.

Fill in the blank: The International Date Line is not a straight line because it avoids dividing ______.

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 use the same standard meridian for their standard time.

True or False: The Earth rotates from west to east.

True or False: The local time at any place is determined by the position of the Sun at that place.

True or False: The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England.