Question

What is the International Date Line?

• A. A “line of demarcation” separating two consecutive calendar dates.
• B. A “line of demarcation” separating the United States and Mexico.
• C. A date after which the GMT will be replaced by the IST.
• D. A “line of demarcation” separating Europe and Asia.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A “line of demarcation” separating two consecutive calendar dates.

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