Time Zones and Seasons

How often does the Earth rotate on its axis?

• Once every 12 hours

• Once every 24 hours

• Once every 48 hours

• Once every 72 hours

How many time zones are there around the world?

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 30

What is the purpose of time zones?

• To confuse travelers

• To ensure everyone has the same time

• To allow different areas to experience sunrise and sunset at different times

• To make sure all clocks are set to Greenwich Mean Time

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The line where the day changes

• The starting point for measuring time zones

• The line dividing the Earth into two hemispheres

• The line where the sun rises

Where is the Prime Meridian located?

• Paris, France

• New York, USA

• Greenwich, England

• Tokyo, Japan

What is the International Date Line?

• A line that marks the start of a new year

• A line located at ~180° longitude

• A line that divides the Earth into two equal parts

• A line that marks the end of a day

What happens when you cross the International Date Line from west to east?

• You subtract a day

• You add a day

• You change your watch by 12 hours

• You stay in the same day

What is jet lag?

• A type of airplane

• A temporary condition where your internal clock is out of sync with local time

• A new time zone

• A type of weather phenomenon

What is the purpose of Daylight Savings Time?

• To make better use of daylight in the evening

• To make mornings darker

• To confuse people

• To change the calendar year

When are clocks set forward by one hour?

• In the fall

• In the winter

• In the spring

• In the summer