Question

3. "People crossing the longitudes would have to adjust their watches if local time is followed.". How can
this problem be avoided.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

If each town were to keep the time of its own meridian, there would be much difference in local time between one town and the other. ... To avoid all these difficulties, a system of standard time is observed by all countries. Most countries adopt their standard time from the central meridian of their countries

Answer 2

Explanation:

If each town were to keep the time of its own meridian, there would be much difference in local time between one town and the other. ... To avoid all these difficulties, a system of standard time is observed by all countries. Most countries adopt their standard time from the central meridian of their countries