Which of the following statements is true about the International Date Line (IDL)?

A day is lost on crossing IDL from West to East.

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A day is gained on crossing IDL from East to West.

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It acts as a "line of demarcation" seperating two consecutive calender dates.

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IDL is just another name for the Prime Meridian.

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Solution

The correct option is C It acts as a "line of demarcation" seperating two consecutive calender dates.
The International Date Line (IDL) functions as a "line of demarcation" seperating two consecutive calender dates. On crossing the IDL from East to West, a day is lost. On crossing it from West to East, a day is gained.

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