10 Questions
What does the term 'a.m.' refer to in the context of time zones?
Before noon
What is the main purpose of a tourist map based on the text?
To navigate through different destinations and attractions
Which of the following terms can be used interchangeably with UTC according to the text?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
What is the significance of 0 degrees longitude in relation to time zones?
It represents the prime meridian located in Greenwich, England
How many twelve-hour periods does the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) divide a day into?
2
What does geography, according to the Royal Geographical Society, study?
Landscape, people, place, and environment
Why is geography considered to be the ideal discipline for studying the global tourism industry?
Because tourism involves geographical aspects like places, movement of people, and how people relate to the world
What kind of information does a political map primarily focus on?
Boundaries of a particular nation
Which map type generally shows terrain and bodies of water in a specific location?
Physical map
In what specific way do economic maps differ from physical maps?
They show economic resources available in an area
Test your knowledge about tourist maps and time zones used by travelers worldwide. Learn about the points of interest on a tourist map and different terms for defining local time at the prime meridian.
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