Which one among the following statesments about the International Date Line is not correct ?
The International Date Line is largely based on the 180° meridian
Incorrect AnswerThe difference in time between the places just either side of the International Date Line is almost 1 day
Incorrect AnswerThe difference in time to the extent of 1 day on either side of the International Date Line is caused by inclined axis of the Earth
Correct AnswerThe difference in time to the extent of 1 day on either side of the International Date Line is caused by inclined axis of the Earth
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The difference in time to the extent of 1 day on either side of the International Date Line is caused by rising of the sun in the east and not by inclined axis of the earth.
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