The question is - Into how many time zones is the Earth divided? My Answer is Twenty-Four time zones. Right?
What is the approximate degrees of longitude for the International Date Line? My answer is 180 degrees longitude. Is this right?
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Yes, both of those are right. :-)
You're very welcome, Reed. Most of your answers have been correct.
Yes, your answers are correct!
The Earth is indeed divided into twenty-four time zones. These time zones are based on the Earth's rotation, with each time zone encompassing roughly 15 degrees of longitude. As the Earth completes one full rotation in 24 hours, each time zone represents one hour of difference from the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Regarding the International Date Line, it is indeed located at approximately 180 degrees longitude. This imaginary line marks the change in calendar date as one travels across it from east to west. When crossing the International Date Line from east to west, you would move the clock 24 hours ahead, effectively "losing" a day. Conversely, when crossing from west to east, you would move the clock 24 hours backward, "gaining" a day.
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