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International Date Line — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography
What International Date Line covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography · 2026-27
Topics in International Date Line
1
Understanding Time and Earth's Rotation
- Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, which means 15° per hour (360÷24=15)
- Earth rotates from west to east, so eastern regions experience sunrise first
- Prime Meridian (0°) at Greenwich, England determines GMT/UTC
2
Concept and Location of International Date Line
- IDL is located approximately along 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean
- Established in 1884 under American Professor Davidson's leadership
- Not a straight line - deviates east and west to avoid land masses
3
Rules for Crossing the International Date Line
- When traveling WEST to EAST across IDL: SUBTRACT one day
- When traveling EAST to WEST across IDL: ADD one day
- The day officially starts west of IDL and ends east of IDL
4
Practical Applications and Examples
- Airlines use IDL for flight scheduling and ticketing
- New Year celebrations start west of IDL (Pacific islands) and end east of IDL (Americas)
- International shipping and cargo tracking depend on IDL
Key Concepts
Earth rotates 360° in 24 hoursThe 180° meridian is the theoreticalWhen traveling westward across the IDLThe IDL was established in 1884
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What are the important topics in International Date Line for Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in International Date Line include Understanding Time and Earth's Rotation, Concept and Location of International Date Line, Rules for Crossing the International Date Line, Practical Applications and Examples. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on International Date Line. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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