Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. Crossing of the international date line entails repeating one day when traveling eastwards
  2. International date line divides the Pacific ocean into two equal parts
  3. Internationally date line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180 degree meridian.
  4. Crossing of the international date line entails repeating one day when traveling westwards.

  1. 4 alone

  2. 1 alone

  3. 2,3 and 4

  4. 1,2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: Crossing eastward across the International Date Line means you go into the previous day (repeat a day). TRUE. Statement 2: The IDL roughly divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts along the 180° meridian. TRUE. Statement 3: The IDL follows the 180° meridian with deviations for political boundaries. TRUE. Statement 4: Crossing westward does NOT repeat a day - you advance to the next day. FALSE. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

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