Daylight Saving 2024: When and Why Do the Clocks Change? (CR#1)

When was daylight saving time first mandated by Congress?

• October 1920

• March 1918

• 1942

• April 1916

What was the main reason for the initial implementation of daylight saving time?

• To reduce crime rates

• To conserve fuel and energy for the war effort

• To increase productivity

• To improve public health

Which president urged Congress to enact a year-round version of daylight time in 1942?

• President Wilson

• President Eisenhower

• President Kennedy

• President Roosevelt

What did the Uniform Time Act of 1966 establish?

• The abolition of daylight saving time

• Common start and ending dates for daylight saving across the country

• A federal mandate for daylight saving time

• Year-round daylight saving time

What have researchers found about the effectiveness of daylight saving at conserving energy?

• Not effective

• Somewhat effective

• Results are inconclusive

• Highly effective

What is one of the cons of daylight saving time mentioned in the text?

• Increases the chances of having a heart attack or stroke

• Decreases consumer spending

• Improves traffic safety

• Reduces the risk of obesity

Which organization has called for the end of daylight saving time?

• Congressional Research Service

• National Sleep Foundation

• American Academy of Sleep Medicine

• JP Morgan Chase

What are some long-term consequences of chronic sleep deprivation?

• Increased risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes

• Improved cognitive function

• Decreased risk of Alzheimer’s

• Strengthened immune system

What does the acronym 'SPRING' stand for in preparing for daylight saving time?

• Sleep, Prepare, Routine, Integrate, Navigate, Go

• Sunlight, Plan, Read, Individualize, Navigate, Gradually

• Sleep, Prepare, Read, Integrate, Nap, Go

• Sunlight, Prepare, Routine, Individualize, Nap, Gradually

Which states do not observe daylight saving time?

• Florida and New York

• California and Texas

• Alaska and Nevada

• Hawaii and Arizona