Question

Q. Which of the following exercises would one have to undertake when one crosses the International Date Line while going from Russia to Alaska by crossing the Bering Strait?

• A. None of the above
• B. The date will remain the same
• C. The person will have to add one day
• D. The person will have to subtract one day

Answer 1

The correct option is D The person will have to subtract one day

Explanation:

When you cross the International Date Line from west to east, you subtract a day, and if you cross the line from east to west, you add a day. Russia lies on the western side of the International Date Line whereas Alaska lies on the eastern side of the International Date Line.