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Q: Why is the international date line in a straight line geography?
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Why is the international dateline not in a straight line?

the international date line isn't straight because it goes over aisa


Why does an international date line is not straight line?

to avoid pacific islands so they are in the same timezone


Where in the world is the international date line?

It is along 180 degrees longitude, but it doesn't run in a straight line.


What four contintents does the international date line divide?

If the International Date Line was a straight line it would be the 180° longitude line. The line intersects part of Russia (eastern part of Siberia) as well as some some territories and island groups such as Fiji. The 180° longitude line also goes between in New Zealand and its territory Chatham Islands such that New Zealand is in the eastern hemisphere and the Chatham Islands is in the western hemisphere.


Is the international date line a line of latitude?

No, the international date line is a line of longitude, not latitude.


What is the curious feature of international date line?

no countries lies in international date line


Difference between equator and international dateline?

The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees, the international date line is not. There is only one prime meridian, there are many international date line.


What is imaginary line in the pacific ocean that separates days?

the international date line


What line on earths surface marks where the date change?

The International Date Line which is located in Grenwich, England.


If you dig straight down from London where would you come out on the planet?

In the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. (on the international date line)


What is the imaginary line where the date changes?

The International Date Line.


What meridian forms the International Date Line?

The International Date Line roughly follows the 180th meridian.