International Date Line: Definition, History & LocationBy Gavin Thomas / November 26, 2023 Welcome to your International Date Line: Definition, History & Location Your name Your teacher's email Your school 1. Different locations on Earth have different time zones. Each time zone covers 15 degrees of longitude. How many primary time zones are there on Earth? 6 48 24 12 None 2. The International Date Line is located halfway around the world from an imaginary line called the _____. Prime Meridian Equator International Reference Line Prime Locator None 3. What is international date line ? parallel of latitude Imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, going from North to South in the Pacific Ocean. Imaginary line running from East to West. None of these None 4. . What happens when you cross the international date line moving from east to west? Subtract a day Add a Day Add 2 Days Subtract 1/2 a day None 5. How many degrees is the international dateline? 180 degrees 65 1/2 degrees 23 1/2 degrees 90 degrees None 6. Why was it important to make the International Date Line? So it would be the same date everywhere on Earth at the same time So we could pretend to travel through time by crossing the line So the Earth would have exactly 12 hours of light each day So people in different countries could always agree on the date and time None 7. What is the purpose of the International Date Line? it is used to predict climate zones it is used to predict time zones All countries must follow the dates set by the International Date Line. It helps us to determine where on earth the date changes. None 8. Which of these statements about the International Date Line is TRUE? All countries must follow the dates set by the International Date Line. As you move to the west from the International Date Line, the date becomes one day later. The International Date Line was first used about 20 years ago. The International Date Line is a straight line drawn through the ocean. None Time's up
