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What is the significance of the International Date Line?
What is the significance of the International Date Line?
- It is the same as the prime meridian
- It marks the start of each day (correct)
- It indicates the equator
- It is used for navigation purposes
How is the International Date Line different from the prime meridian?
How is the International Date Line different from the prime meridian?
- The International Date Line follows the 180-degree meridian exactly
- The prime meridian marks the start of each day
- The prime meridian is opposite to the International Date Line
- The International Date Line is at 0 degrees longitude (correct)
When does each day officially start at the International Date Line?
When does each day officially start at the International Date Line?
- 9:00 p.m.
- 6:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
- 12:01 a.m. (correct)
What is one reason alterations have been made to the International Date Line?
What is one reason alterations have been made to the International Date Line?
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Which statement is true about the actual International Date Line?
Which statement is true about the actual International Date Line?
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