Question

IDL deviates and goes zig-zag near some Islands in the Pacific Ocean.Give reason

ICSE Class 9 Total Geography Ch 2:Geographic Grid- Latitudes and Longitudes

Answer 1

To avoid the confusion of having different dates within the same country, the IDL bends and goes zig-zag.

Answer 2

Answer:

• to avoid the confusion of having different dates within the same country the date line band and goes did zig zag at the bering strait