Time Calculation Methods
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Time Calculation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the need for a standard time in a country like India.
Explain the concept of local time.
Explain the difference between local time and standard time.
Explain why the International Date Line is not a straight line.
Explain why there is a need for time zones.
How many degrees of longitude does the Earth rotate in one hour?
If it is 10:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 30°E?
If it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich, what will be the local time at 90°E longitude?
How many time zones are there in the world? (1) 12 (2) 24 (3) 36 (4) 48
What is the standard meridian of India? (1) 82°30′E (2) 90°00′E (3) 75°00′E (4) 0° longitude
Which country has the maximum number of time zones? (1) Russia (2) USA (3) China (4) India
Which of the following is NOT a method of time calculation? (1) Local Mean Time (2) Standard Time (3) Solar Time (4) Lunar Time
Fill in the blank: Each time zone covers ______ degrees of longitude.
Fill in the blank: The Earth completes one rotation in ______ hours.
Fill in the blank: The Earth rotates ______ degrees in one minute.
Fill in the blank: The local time at a place is determined by the position of the ______ in the sky.
True or False: The Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours.
True or False: The Earth rotates from west to east.
True or False: The International Date Line is a straight line along 180° longitude.
True or False: The standard meridian of India passes through Allahabad.
