Daylight Saving Time Quiz

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

• Daylight saving time

• Daylight savings time

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

What is the Earth's axis tilt responsible for? (2)

• Daylight saving time

• Changing seasons

• Standard time

• Year-round daylight

• In Northern and Southern latitudes the amount of daylight, depending on the season

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

• Consistency in timekeeping

• Extended evening daylight

• Economic advantages

• Health benefits

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

• Improves sleep patterns

• Disrupts circadian rhythms

• Has no impact on health

• Enhances mental well-being

What is the historical context of Benjamin Franklin's association with daylight saving time?

• He proposed it during World War II

• He wrote a satirical piece in 1784

• He invented daylight saving time

• He implemented it during his presidency

What did Franklin satirically recommend to motivate late-sleepers in his 1784 piece? (2)

• Taxing people who use shutters

• Ringing bells at sunset

• Implementing daylight saving time

• Saving money on candles

When was daylight saving time officially implemented?

• During the Renaissance

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Depression

What was the goal of daylight saving time during World War II?

• Promoting outdoor activities

• Reducing accidents

• Conserving energy for the war effort

• Improving health and well-being

When did daylight saving time gain momentum during the modern era?

• 1850s

• 1920s

• 1970s

• 2000s

What significant event prompted the extension of daylight saving time in the 1970s?

• The moon landing

• The energy crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The internet boom