Why does the International Date Line bend away from the 180° meridian?
Correct answer: C. To accommodate countries and island groups within their chosen calendar dates
- A. To avoid shipping lanes
- B. To follow ocean currents
- C. To accommodate countries and island groups within their chosen calendar dates
- D. To align with time zone borders of the USA
Explanation
The line zigzags so that island nations and territories stay on the same calendar date as their chosen side.
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