Daylight Savings Time Quiz

When was daylight savings time first introduced?

• Daylight saving time was first introduced in 2000 during the Y2K scare.

• Daylight saving time was first introduced in 1776 during the American Revolution.

• Daylight saving time was first introduced in 1950 during the Korean War.

• Daylight saving time was first introduced in 1916 during World War I by Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Which country was the first to implement daylight savings time?

• China

• France

• Germany

• United States

What is the purpose of daylight savings time?

• The purpose of daylight savings time is to make better use of daylight and to save energy.

• To increase the amount of sleep people get

• To reduce the number of hours in a day

• To make the days longer

Which season does daylight savings time start in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Autumn

• Spring

• Summer

Which season does daylight savings time start in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Daylight savings time starts in the Southern Hemisphere during the spring season.

• Daylight savings time starts in the Southern Hemisphere during the summer season.

• Daylight savings time starts in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter season.

• Daylight savings time starts in the Southern Hemisphere during the fall season.

What is the main reason for adjusting the clocks during daylight savings time?

• The main reason for adjusting the clocks during daylight savings time is to make better use of daylight and save energy.

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To confuse people

• To make the days longer

Which two U.S. states do not observe daylight savings time?

• Arizona and Hawaii

• Alaska and Washington

• Florida and New York

• California and Texas

When does daylight savings time end in most regions?

• Daylight savings time ends in most regions on the last Sunday in October.

• Daylight savings time ends in most regions on the first Sunday in November.

• Daylight savings time ends in most regions on the first Saturday in November.

• Daylight savings time ends in most regions on the second Sunday in November.

Which U.S. president signed the Uniform Time Act into law?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What is the duration of daylight savings time in most regions?

• The duration of daylight savings time in most regions is 6 months.

• The duration of daylight savings time in most regions is 8 months.

• The duration of daylight savings time in most regions is 7 months.

• The duration of daylight savings time in most regions is 9 months.