Time Zones
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Time Zones starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how time is calculated for different longitudes.
Describe the impact of having multiple time zones in a large country.
Explain the concept of local time.
Explain the need for standard time in a country.
Explain why the world is divided into time zones.
If it is 10:00 AM at 30°E, what is the time at 60°E?
If it is 2:00 PM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 45°W?
If it is 3:00 PM at 60°E, what is the time at 75°E?
If it is 6:00 PM in Kolkata (IST), what is the time in London (GMT)?
How many degrees of longitude does the Earth rotate in one hour? (1) 10°, (2) 15°, (3) 20°, (4) 30°
If it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich, what is the time in India (IST)? (1) 5:30 AM, (2) 5:30 PM, (3) 5:30 PM next day, (4) 5:30 AM previous day
Which country has the maximum number of time zones? (1) Russia, (2) USA, (3) China, (4) Australia
Which Indian city is closest to the standard meridian of India? (1) Allahabad, (2) Kolkata, (3) Delhi, (4) Mumbai
Fill in the blank: The difference in time between two places is due to their difference in ______.
Fill in the blank: The Earth is divided into ______ standard time zones.
Fill in the blank: The Earth rotates ______ degrees in 24 hours.
Fill in the blank: The International Date Line is not a straight line because it ______.
Crossing the International Date Line from west to east results in gaining a day. True or False?
Daylight Saving Time is followed in India. True or False?
India follows a single standard time. True or False?
