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Why International Date Line Is Not a Straight Line

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The Eastern Hemisphere is on the _______ of IDL.

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East

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West

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North

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South

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Solution

The correct option is B West
The Western Hemisphere is on the East of the IDL and Eastern Hemisphere is on the West of the IDL. The International Date line is not a straight line like other longitudes.

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