Flashcards: Daylight Saving Time

Front

What is the correct term for the practice—'daylight saving time' or 'daylight savings time'?

Back

Daylight saving time

Front

Which two U.S. states do not observe daylight saving time, along with some territories?

Back

Hawaii and Arizona

Front

What was the original primary purpose of daylight saving time?

Back

Conserving energy

Front

Who is credited with proposing the concept of daylight saving time, even though he was not serious?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

When was daylight saving time officially implemented during World War I?

Back

1918

Front

What was the primary reason for the standardization of daylight saving time during World War II?

Back

Conserving energy for the war effort

Front

In the fall, what happens to clocks during the transition from daylight saving time to standard time?

Back

Set back by one hour

Front

What is the Earth's axis tilt responsible for?

Back

Changing seasons

Front

What is the primary reason given for keeping daylight saving time year-round?

Back

Extended evening daylight

Front

How does daylight saving time affect sleep patterns and overall health, according to arguments against it?

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Disrupts circadian rhythms