Time Calculation Methods

Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques

Time Calculation Methods starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Time Calculation Methods. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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A train leaves Delhi (77°E) at 6:00 AM IST and takes 4 hours to reach Kolkata (88°E). What is the local time of arrival at Kolkata?

Describe the purpose of the International Date Line.

Explain the concept of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Explain the difference between local time and standard time.

Explain the importance of time calculation in geography.

Explain why countries have standard time zones.

Explain why the International Date Line is not a straight line.

If it is 10:00 AM at 60°W, what is the time at 0° longitude?

If it is 11:00 AM at 45°E, what is the time at 15°E?

If it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich, what will be the time at 90° East longitude?

If it is 2:00 PM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 30°W?

If it is 5:00 AM at 30°W, what is the time at 60°E?

If it is 6:00 PM at 120°E, what is the time at 90°E?

If it is 8:00 PM on Monday at 170°W, what is the day and time at 170°E?

If the local time at 75°E is 6:00 AM, what is the local time at 90°E?

If the local time at 75°E is 8:00 AM, what is the time at 60°E?

If the time at 0° longitude is 3:00 PM, what is the time at 45°E?

If the time at 0° longitude is 8:00 AM, what is the time at 75°E?

If the time at 82°30' E is 10:00 AM, what is the time at 90°E?

What is the formula to calculate the time difference between two places based on their longitudes?