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Question (31)

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Time zone boundaries are not straight because:

(A) They follow oceans only
(B) They respect country borders
(C) They ignore longitude
(D) They depend on climate

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Countries adjust zones for convenience

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Question (32)

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Two cities differ by 30° longitude. Time difference is:

(A) 1 hour
(B) 2 hours
(C) 3 hours
(D) 4 hours

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

30° ÷ 15° = 2 hours

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Question (33)

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A city at 90°E is ahead of Greenwich by:

(A) 4 hours
(B) 5 hours
(C) 6 hours
(D) 7 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

90° ÷ 15 = 6 hours

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Question (34)

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A city at 90°W is behind Greenwich by:

(A) 4 hours
(B) 5 hours
(C) 6 hours
(D) 7 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

90° ÷ 15 = 6 hours behind

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Question (35)

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A country using one standard time avoids:

(A) Different local times
(B) Different seasons
(C) Different latitudes
(D) Different climates

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

One standard time avoids confusion

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Question (36)

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Local time depends on:

(A) Longitude
(B) Latitude only
(C) Climate
(D) Population

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Local time is based on longitude

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Question (37)

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If GMT is 12 noon, local time at 60°E is:

(A) 2 pm
(B) 3 pm
(C) 4 pm
(D) 5 pm

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

60° east = +4 hours

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Question (38)

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A traveller moving west to east across time zones must:

(A) Set watch back
(B) Set watch forward
(C) Ignore time
(D) Change date only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Eastward travel adds time

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Question (39)

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Different local times occur because:

(A) Earth rotates and longitudes differ
(B) Climate changes
(C) Map scales differ
(D) Latitudes change hourly

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Earth’s rotation causes time differences

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Question (40)

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Need for time zones is best explained by:

(A) One standard time for convenience
(B) Separate calendars
(C) Latitude changes hourly
(D) Maps cannot show time

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

One standard time helps coordination

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Question (31)

Time zone boundaries are not straight because:

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Question (32)

Two cities differ by 30° longitude. Time difference is:

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Question (33)

A city at 90°E is ahead of Greenwich by:

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Question (34)

A city at 90°W is behind Greenwich by:

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Question (35)

A country using one standard time avoids:

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Question (36)

Local time depends on:

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Question (37)

If GMT is 12 noon, local time at 60°E is:

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Question (38)

A traveller moving west to east across time zones must:

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Question (39)

Different local times occur because:

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Question (40)

Need for time zones is best explained by:

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