Understanding Time Zones
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about time zones, prime meridian, and calculating time differences across the globe.
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Understanding Time Zones
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map and your knowledge of time zones to complete the worksheet.
Refer to the World Time Zones Map below to answer the following questions.
1. How many time zones is the Earth divided into approximately?
12
24
36
48
2. The imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and is designated as 0 degrees longitude is called the .
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
3. When you travel east across time zones, you generally need to set your clock .
4. The International Date Line is located at approximately degrees longitude.
5. All countries observe time zones that are exactly one hour apart.
True
False
6. The sun is directly overhead at noon in every time zone.
True
False
7. If it is 3:00 PM in London (Greenwich Mean Time), what time is it in New York City, which is 5 hours behind GMT?
8. Explain why we have different time zones around the world.
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