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International Date Line & Its Importance

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At the time of sunrise and sunset, the sunlight travels a path to that of the day through the atmosphere to reach our eyes.

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longer

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shorter

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equal

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Solution

The correct option is A longer
During the sunrise and sunset, the sun is on the horizon. The sunlight travels a longer path through the atmosphere than during the day to reach our eyes.

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