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BECE Social Studies 2012 Paper

Question : 6

Total: 40

Solution:

Concept:

The line where the date changes by one full day is the International Date Line, which lies near the

180^{\circ}

meridian.

Explanation:

Moving eastward across the International Date Line, you lose a day.

Moving westward across it, you gain a day.

Therefore, a day is gained or lost when crossing the

180^{\circ}

longitude.

Answer:

Option A:

180^{\circ}

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