Working With Time

Question 1

Define

Parallels of latitude

Answer 1

Parallel lines that measure an angle north or south from the equator.

Question 2

Meridians of longitude

Answer 2

Lines that are all the same length, which
measure an angle of east or west from the Prime Meridian.

Question 3

Define

International Date Line (IDL)

Answer 3

The lines at which the date changes, 180° from the Prime Meridian, passing through the Pacific Ocean.

Question 4

Define

Equator

Answer 4

0° latitude

Question 5

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Answer 5

+10

Question 6

Central Standard Time (CST)

Answer 6

+9.5

Question 7

Western Standard Time (WST)

Answer 7

+8

Question 8

Which states have daylight savings?

Answer 8

NSW, SA, ACT, VIC, TAS