Question
Consider the following statements
- International Date Line is drawn zigzag to avoid landmass.
- International Date Line is 180° W as well as 180° E of Greenwich.
- A ship sailing westward from Greenwich when crossing International Date Line would put back the date by a day.
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)International date line lies between 180°W and 180ºE of Greenwich. It is drawn zigzag to avoid landmass. There is a difference in 1 day if a ship sails westward from Greenwich by crossing the date line.
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Answer: (b)International date line lies between 180°W and 180ºE of Greenwich. It is drawn zigzag to avoid landmass. There is a difference in 1 day if a ship sails westward from Greenwich by crossing the date line.
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