Understanding Time Zones and Differences

The video tutorial explains the concept of time zones, focusing on the US map and how time is tracked across different longitudes. It highlights the convenience of time zones following political or geographic boundaries and discusses exceptions where states fall into multiple time zones. The tutorial also covers global time zones, Earth's rotation, and provides sample problems to illustrate time calculations between different locations.

Why are time zones important for tracking time across different longitudes?

• They help in synchronizing clocks worldwide.

• They allow for different time systems in each country.

• They ensure that all countries have the same time.

• They prevent time changes when moving north or south.

How are time zones typically structured?

• They follow political or geographic boundaries.

• They are exactly 10 degrees apart.

• They change every 5 degrees of longitude.

• They are the same across all countries.

Which of the following states is mentioned as having two time zones?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• New York

How many time zones is the Earth divided into?

• 24

• 12

• 30

• 18

What happens to time as you move east across time zones?

• Time increases.

• Time remains the same.

• Time decreases.

• Time becomes unpredictable.

What is the rotation rate of the Earth that affects time zones?

• 25 degrees per hour

• 15 degrees per hour

• 10 degrees per hour

• 20 degrees per hour

If it is 11 a.m. in San Francisco, what time is it in New York City?

• 2 p.m.

• 12 p.m.

• 11 a.m.

• 1 p.m.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York City?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

If it is 3 p.m. in Buffalo, what time is it in Denver?

• 1 p.m.

• 2 p.m.

• 12 p.m.

• 3 p.m.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Denver?

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour