International Dateline Flashcards
1
Q
What is the International Dateline?
A
An imaginary line that, when passed, the day changes (-1, or +1 depending on direction you are travelling).
2
Q
What is the International Dateline?
A
A line that, when passed, the day changes (-1, or +1 depending on direction you are travelling).
3
Q
Why is the International Dateline not straight?
A
Certain countries choose to be farther or closer from it.
4
Q
Why are Time-zones not always straight lines?
A
To avoid certain countries/areas from not having the same Time-zones.
5
Q
Why are Time-zones not always straight lines?
A
To avoid certain countries/areas from not having the same Time-zones in the entire territory.
6
Q
The International Date Line runs from Pole to Pole, at 180 degrees longitude, through the ___.
A
Pacific Ocean.
