Time Zones

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Time Zones 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 Zones. 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 time is calculated for places east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Describe the function of the International Date Line.

Describe the impact of time zones on international travel and communication.

Explain the difference between local time and standard time.

Explain why some countries have more than one time zone.

Explain why the time at a place changes as we move east or west along the same latitude.

Explain why time zones are necessary.

If a country is located between 60°E and 90°E, what is the maximum time difference within the country?

If a flight leaves Delhi (IST) at 10:00 AM and takes 8 hours to reach London (GMT), what is the local time in London when the flight lands?

If a place is located at 90°E longitude, what will be its time difference from GMT?

If it is 10:00 AM at 75°E, what is the local time at 90°E?

If it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich, what is the time at 82.5°E longitude?

If it is 3:00 PM at 60°E, what is the time at 75°E?

If it is 6:00 PM IST, what is the time in London (GMT)?

If it is 8:00 AM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 45°E?

What is a time zone?

What is the local time difference between Arunachal Pradesh (about 97°E) and Gujarat (about 68°E)?

What is the main purpose of having standard time in a country?

What is the main reason for the irregular shape of the International Date Line?

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in relation to time zones?