Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when traveling westwards
2. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when traveling eastwards
3. International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian
4. International Date Line divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts.
A. 2 alone
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 alone
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The following statements that are correct are A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when traveling eastwards, International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian and International Date Line divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts.Join The Discussion
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How moving towards eastward repeating one day again..because moving eastwards will be ahead of time
from international date line...means are covering advance time period.
When going towards west side u lose one day