Should We Get Rid of Daylight Saving Time?

What is the main purpose of daylight saving time (DST) as it was originally implemented in the U.S.?

• To save energy during World War I

• To give people more time to sleep

• To reduce traffic accidents

• To increase the amount of daylight in the morning

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According to the passage, what is one negative effect of DST on children?

• Increased energy use

• More time spent outdoors

• Lack of sleep

• Improved memory

What percentage of Americans, according to a recent poll, would prefer not to set their clocks ahead each spring?

• 40 percent

• 60 percent

• 30 percent

• 50 percent

What health benefit is associated with more sunshine during DST, as mentioned in the passage?

• Improved memory

• Increased heart attacks

• More injuries at work

• Higher stress levels

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What happens to the number of traffic accidents immediately after the time switch in DST?

• They increase

• They decrease

• They stay the same

• They are eliminated

What is one reason given in the passage for why DST might reduce crime?

• Streets stay lighter later

• People are more tired

• More people stay indoors

• Increased energy use

What is a potential benefit of children having more time outside during DST?

• More exercise

• Less sleep

• More time indoors

• Increased stress