Time Calculation Methods
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Time Calculation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A train leaves Delhi (77°E) at 6:00 AM IST and takes 4 hours to reach Kolkata (88°E). What is the local time of arrival at Kolkata?
Describe the purpose of the International Date Line.
Explain the concept of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Explain the difference between local time and standard time.
Explain the importance of time calculation in geography.
Explain why countries have standard time zones.
Explain why the International Date Line is not a straight line.
A train leaves Delhi (77°E) at 6:00 AM IST and takes 4 hours to reach Kolkata (88°E). What is the local time of arrival at Kolkata?
How many time zones are there in the world? (1) 12 (2) 24 (3) 36 (4) 48
The Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours. How many degrees does it rotate in one hour? (1) 10° (2) 15° (3) 20° (4) 30°
Which longitude is used to calculate Indian Standard Time? (1) 82°30' E (2) 90° E (3) 75° E (4) 0°
Which of the following is NOT a method of time calculation? (1) Local Time (2) Standard Time (3) Solar Time (4) Lunar Time
Fill in the blank: The difference in time between two places 30° apart in longitude is ______ hours.
Fill in the blank: The Earth completes one rotation in ______ hours.
Fill in the blank: The International Date Line mostly follows the ______ longitude.
Fill in the blank: The Prime Meridian passes through ______.
True or False: India has more than one official time zone.
True or False: Local time at any place is determined by the position of the Sun at that place.
True or False: The Earth rotates from west to east.
True or False: The International Date Line is a straight line along 180° longitude.
