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Question

The International Date Line functions as a “______________” separating two consecutive calendar dates.

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Indefinite line
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Open line
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Void line
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Line of demarcation
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Solution

The correct option is D Line of demarcation
The International Date Line functions as a “line of demarcation” separating two consecutive calendar dates. A day is gained on crossing IDL from West to East. A day is lost on crossing IDL from East to West.

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