Working With Time Flashcards
1
Q
Define
Parallels of latitude
A
Parallel lines that measure an angle north or south from the equator.
2
Q
Meridians of longitude
A
Lines that are all the same length, which
measure an angle of east or west from the Prime Meridian.
3
Q
Define
International Date Line (IDL)
A
The lines at which the date changes, 180° from the Prime Meridian, passing through the Pacific Ocean.
4
Q
Define
Equator
A
0° latitude
5
Q
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
A
+10
6
Q
Central Standard Time (CST)
A
+9.5
7
Q
Western Standard Time (WST)
A
+8
8
Q
Which states have daylight savings?
A
NSW, SA, ACT, VIC, TAS
