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Which among the following statements is true regarding International Date line? |
A. | It is 180° Longitude |
B. | It is a straight line |
C. | It is a big circle |
D. | It is a curved line beyond earth |
Answer» A. It is 180° Longitude | |
Explanation: The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, that runs from the north to the South Pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups. |
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