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No line of longitude bends, but the time-zone boundaries are defined

to depart from the meridians in order to accomplish that.

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Does the International Date Line bend around the Aleutian islands?

Yes, the International Date Line bends around the Aleutian Islands to keep them in the same day as the rest of Alaska. This deviation ensures that all territories within the United States share the same day.


Which US state has an address of N latitude 150 longitude?

The only US state that intersects with 150 west longitude is Alaska. Alaska's longitude spans from 130°W to 172°E. Alaska's border include a series of islands falls into the eastern hemisphere but the International Date Line (IDL) was drawn west of 180° to keep the whole state within the same legal day.


What is the longitude line for the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) roughly follows the 180° longitude which is called the 180th meridian or antimeridian. The line deviates to pass around some territories and island groups (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, etc). The Date Line deviates from the straight line of longitude to keep it from passing through countries such as the USA (Alaska), Russia (Wrangel Island and Chukchi Peninsula), or New Zealand, and island nations such as the Marshall Islands and the Aleutian Islands.


How many degrees of bend is allowed in a conduit between boxes?

The electrical code states that there will be no more that 4 quarter bends between junction boxes. Keep in mind when conduit bending that an offset of two 45 degree bends is classed as a 90 degree bend. Offsets between two junction boxes uses up two of the four 90 degree bends allowed.In a conduit run between J boxes the number of bends can not exceed 360 degrees.The electrical code allows four 90 degree bends between pull boxes.


What is the degree where the international date line is found?

The International Date Line is generally at the 180 degree meridian of longitude. It is from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through the Pacific Ocean. It does deviate somewhat in the north to keep Siberia on the same day as the rest of Russia and alters again to keep the Aleutian Islands on the same day as Alaska and the rest of North America. It also deviates south of the equator to keep some islands on the same day as New Zealand.

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What is the international date line degree?

The International Date Line generally follows the "anti-meridian" at 180 degrees of longitude. However, it deviates east and west in a very political fashion, to keep most of the islands near the 180 mark in the same day. So around the Aleutian islands of Alaska, the International Date Line cuts way over to the west, to keep all of the Aleutian Islands on the same day.


Does the International Date Line bend around the Aleutian islands?

Yes, the International Date Line bends around the Aleutian Islands to keep them in the same day as the rest of Alaska. This deviation ensures that all territories within the United States share the same day.


Where does the international date line cross through?

It crosses through, and around, a number of islands and a lot of water in the Pacific Ocean. The line deviates from a straight line to keep it from passing through countries such as the USA (Alaska), or New Zealand, and island nation such as the Marshall Islands and the Aleutian Islands.


What is the degree of longitude for the international date line?

The International Date Line (IDL) roughly follows the 180° longitude which is called the 180th meridian or antimeridian. The line deviates to pass around some territories and island groups (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, etc). The Date Line deviates from the straight line of longitude to keep it from passing through countries such as the USA (Alaska), Russia (Wrangel Island and Chukchi Peninsula), or New Zealand, and island nations such as the Marshall Islands and the Aleutian Islands.


What number of degrees is the International date line at?

The International Date Line (IDL) roughly follows the 180° longitude which is called the 180th meridian or antimeridian.Unlike lines of longitude which are straight lines, the Date Line deviates to pass around some territories and island groups (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, etc). The Date Line deviates from the straight line of longitude to keep it from passing through countries such as the USA (Alaska), Russia (Wrangel Island and Chukchi Peninsula), or New Zealand, and island nations such as the Marshall Islands and the Aleutian Islands.


Which US state has an address of N latitude 150 longitude?

The only US state that intersects with 150 west longitude is Alaska. Alaska's longitude spans from 130°W to 172°E. Alaska's border include a series of islands falls into the eastern hemisphere but the International Date Line (IDL) was drawn west of 180° to keep the whole state within the same legal day.


What is the other name or term for 180 meridian?

The meridian at latitude 180 generally coincides with the International Date Line, but the International Date Line zigs and zags to keep nations within the same day. So for example, the Aleutian Islands stretching westward from Alaska are all on the same "day", even the islands which are in east longitude.


Can fish get the bends?

yes they go upsidedown sometimes or keep at bottom facing the ground and dosnt know whether its upright or upsidedown,To prevent this or stop 'The Bends' u have to put salt in your tank and get some beans and peal the skins off when u have done this the Bends will eventually go and your fish will be HAPPY again =)


Why are the lines of latitude and longitude important?

It helps keep the continents in order and helps pilots and boaters keep an accurate path.... :)


What is the longitude line for the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) roughly follows the 180° longitude which is called the 180th meridian or antimeridian. The line deviates to pass around some territories and island groups (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, etc). The Date Line deviates from the straight line of longitude to keep it from passing through countries such as the USA (Alaska), Russia (Wrangel Island and Chukchi Peninsula), or New Zealand, and island nations such as the Marshall Islands and the Aleutian Islands.


Which world time zone is farthest east?

The farthest east time zone is the luck of places adjacent to the International Date Line, places such as New Zealand, Samoa, etc. In fact, the Chatham Islands, part of New Zealand, keep their time as 45 min in advance of the rest of the countrybecause of their longitude and the need to keep time synchrony with the mainland. So, the Chatham Islands are 12h 45min ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (aka International Time, UT). By fiat, Kiribati has decided that their Line Islands are 14 hours ahead of UT.


What are the 2 Alaskan islands japan decided to keep during WWII?

The Japanese and Americans fought for control of the islands of Attu and Kiska which are part of the Aleutian islands .