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 the need for a standard time in a country like India.

Explain the concept of local time.

Explain the difference between local time and standard time.

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

Explain why there is a need for time zones.

How many degrees of longitude does the Earth rotate in one hour?

If it is 10:00 AM at 60°E, what is the time at 30°E?

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

If it is 2:00 PM at 45°E, what is the time at 15°W?

If it is 5:00 PM at 0° longitude, what will be the time at 60°E?

If it is 8:00 AM at 0° longitude, what is the time at 45°E?

If the local time at 75°E is 8:00 AM, what is the local time at 90°E?

If the local time at 82°30′E is 6:00 AM, what is the local time at 90°E?

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

If the time at 0° longitude is 6:00 AM, what will be the time at 75°E?

If the time at 0° longitude is 9:00 PM, what will be the time at 120°E?

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

If the time at 82°30′E is 7:00 AM, what is the time at 67°30′E?

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

What is the main function of the International Date Line?