Why International Date Line Is Not a Straight Line

Q. In which year did Ferdinand Magellan ended his Voyage?

1. 1522

Q. When we travel westwards, each day is slightly longer than 24 hours.

1. True
2. False

Q. Ferdinand Magellan belonged to which country?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. The International Date Line deviates so that it doesn't cut any country's landmass.

1. True
2. False

Q. The International Date Line can also deviate for countries like Indonesia and India if they want to match their dateline with Canada, USA.

1. True
2. False

Q. If a person from Japan wants to move a day back, he should go to which country?

1. Australia
2. India
3. Bangladesh
4. USA

Q. In which year did Ferdinand Magellan start his Voyage around the world?

1. 1517
2. 1518
3. 1519
4. 1520

Q. What happens when we travel Westwards?

1. Each day is more than 24 hours
2. Each day is less than 24 hours
3. Each day is equal to 24 hours
4. Cannot be determined

Q. Which of the following is not on the same side of the International Date Line?

1. Thailand
2. Malaysia
3. Argentina
4. Armenia

Q. Which of the following is not on the same side of the International Date Line?

1. West Indies
2. India
3. Canada
4. Brazil