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Geography Shape and Motions of Earth

Consider the following statements:

I. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometers from each other, but when people are waking up and getting set for breakfast in these cities, it would be different days.

II. When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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I only

II only

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

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Explanation:

- Statement I: Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are indeed geographically close, but the International Date Line lies between them. This means they can have different days when people are waking up.

- Statement II: When it is Monday in Anadyr, it would actually be Sunday in Nome, not Tuesday. This is because Anadyr is across the International Date Line from Nome.

- Option 1: I only: Correct. Statement I is accurate about the different days due to the International Date Line.

- Option 2: II only: Incorrect. Statement II is incorrect as it misrepresents the day difference.

- Option 3: Both I and II: Incorrect. Only Statement I is correct.

- Option 4: Neither I nor II: Incorrect. Statement I is correct.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - I only