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8.035 Applications of international time zones

Interactive practice questions

Maria is away at a conference. Her location is ($24$24°$S$S, $77$77°$E$E), while her hometown is ($27$27°$S$S, $122$122°$E$E).

a

Calculate the difference in longitude between the two places.

b

Calculate the time difference between the two places.

c

What is the local time at home when the conference finishes at $5$5am?

Medium
1min

A flight is due to depart airport A ($14^\circ$14°$N$N, $57^\circ$57°$W$W) at $15$15:$50$50. It is headed for airport B ($20^\circ$20°$S$S, $132^\circ$132°$W$W).

Medium
2min

Two satellites are to be launched simultaneously, one at location A ($3^\circ$3°$N$N, $54^\circ$54°$W$W) and the other at location B ($35^\circ$35°$S$S, $111^\circ$111°$E$E).

Medium
2min

Maria wants to know the time in Bangkok (UTC $+7$+7) when it is $11$11am in Athens (UTC $+2$+2).

Medium
< 1min
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Outcomes

4.2.4

understand the link between longitude and time

4.2.6

solve problems involving Greenwich Mean Time and the International Date Line

4.2.7

determine time differences between two places on Earth

4.2.8

solve problems associated with time zones; for example, internet and phone usage

4.2.9

solve problems relating to travelling east and west, incorporating time zone changes

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