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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Describe how to calculate the local time of a place if you know its longitude and the time at Greenwich.

Describe the importance of the Prime Meridian in time calculation.

Explain the difference between local time and standard time.

Explain the term 'Greenwich Mean Time'.

Explain why the easternmost and westernmost parts of India have a time difference of about two hours.

Explain why there is a need for the International Date Line.

How many degrees does the Earth rotate in one hour?

If it is 10:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 45°E?

If it is 11:00 AM at 0°, what is the time at 45°E?

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

If it is 2:00 PM at 30°W, what is the time at 60°E?

If it is 6:00 PM at 75°W, what is the time at 0°?

If it is 7:00 AM at 45°E, what is the time at 15°W?

If the local time at 120°E is 8:00 AM, what is the local time at 90°E?

If the local time at 75°E is 3:00 PM, what will be the local time at 90°E?

If the time at 0° is 5:00 AM, what will be the time at 75°E?

If the time at 0° longitude is 8:00 AM, what will be the time at 30°E?

If the time at 90°W is 8:00 PM, what is the time at 30°E?

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

What is the main reason for having a standard time for a country?