Question:
Consider the following statements regarding
the International Date Line:
1. It is roughly 180° meridian, which deviates
slightly East and West to avoid land areas
surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The date to the East of this line is (24 hours)
earlier than to the West.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements regarding
the International Date Line:
1. It is roughly 180° meridian, which deviates
slightly East and West to avoid land areas
surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The date to the East of this line is (24 hours)
earlier than to the West.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Options:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
The IDL deviates slightly east and west to avoid land areas. Crossing it from West to East subtracts a day, and East to West adds a day.
The IDL deviates slightly east and west to avoid land areas. Crossing it from West to East subtracts a day, and East to West adds a day.