• Geography in time zones
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  • Why is the time different around the world?
    The Earth rotates on it's axis. It takes 24 hours to turn. This means that the time isn't the same in different parts of the world.
  • When did the system of time zones start?
    In 1884, countries agreed to an international time system with 24 zones.
  • When did the system of time zones start?
    In 1884, countries agreed to an international time system with 24 zones.
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