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How many time zones in this world?

• 24

• 12

• 6

• 2

Answer explanation

A time zone is a region of the Earth where the same standard time is used. Time zones are defined by the difference in hours and minutes from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). They help coordinate activities across different regions by accounting for the Earth's rotation and position relative to the sun.

Why are time zones important?

• To increase travel costs

• To synchronize activities across different regions

• To create confusion in global communications

• To standardize all clocks to the same time globally

Answer explanation

Time zones help ensure that activities and events are coordinated effectively across different parts of the world.

Here's why:

• - Coordination: Time zones allow businesses, governments, and individuals to schedule meetings, flights, and other activities in a way that aligns with local times.

• - Consistency: They provide a consistent reference for time, ensuring that people can plan and communicate across different regions without confusion.

• - Efficiency: They help avoid errors in timing and scheduling that would arise if everyone used a single global time without considering local variations.

What could happen if we don't consider time zones?

• Improved communication

• Efficient scheduling of meetings

• Confusion in flight schedules

• Universal business hours

Answer explanation

Time zones are crucial for accurate scheduling and coordination of flights. If time zones are not considered, travelers and airlines could misinterpret departure and arrival times, leading to:

• - Missed flights

• - Incorrect flight planning

• - Miscommunication about flight times

• - Increased potential for delays

Each city or country operates on its own local time, and flights are scheduled based on these times. Ignoring time zones would disrupt this system and cause significant confusion and logistical problems in air travel.

How long was the flight from Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8) to Tokyo (UTC+9)?

• 6 hours 30 minutes

• 8 hours 45 minutes

• 7 hours 15 minutes

• 5 hours

How many hours ahead is Sydney (UTC+10) compared to Tokyo (UTC+9)?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

What is the time difference between San Francisco (UTC-7) and Sydney (UTC+10)?

• 15 hours

• 16 hours

• 17 hours

• 18 hours

Answer explanation

The time difference is due to their positions in different time zones.

• San Francisco is in the Pacific Time Zone

• (UTC-7).

• Sydney is in the Australian Eastern Time Zone (UTC+10).

To calculate the difference:

1. Add the absolute values: 7+10=17

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.

What is a common effect of crossing multiple time zones while traveling?

• Enhanced physical performance

• Improved memory

• Jet lag

• Increased appetite

Answer explanation

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when you travel across multiple time zones quickly. It disrupts your body's internal clock (circadian rhythm), leading to symptoms like fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances.