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La “línea de cambio de fecha” se define como:The “International Date Line” (“línea de cambio de fecha”) is defined as the:
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Correct answer: a) Line coinciding approximately with the 180º meridian where each calendar day begins first; the boundary between time zones −12 and +12.
Why it is correct
The International Date Line follows approximately the 180° meridian across the Pacific Ocean, forming the boundary between half-zones −12 (East longitude, UT + 12 h) and +12 (West longitude, UT − 12 h), which differ by 24 hours (one calendar day).
Why the others are not
- b) It does not follow the 90° meridian, and there are no −24/+24 time zones.
- c) The half-zones on either side of 180° are −12 and +12, not −24 and +24.
- d) The Date Line follows the 180° antimeridian, not 90°.
How to work it out in the exam
- International Date Line: roughly follows the 180° meridian, dividing time zones −12 and +12.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · CY Test 2 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · CY Test 3 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
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