Time Zone worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve this worksheet step by step.

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Part 1: Fill in the blanks

We are given a box of vocabulary words:

> transportation, established, longitude, partial, strictly, schedule, expanding

Now, let’s analyze each sentence and choose the correct word.

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1. The cities are ________ rapidly due to the development of transportation and communication.

- "Expanding" fits best here — cities grow or expand due to development.
✔ Answer: expanding

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2. The center ________ is called Prime meridian.

- The Prime Meridian is the line of longitude at 0°.
✔ Answer: longitude

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3. The trains’ ________ is formed for more passengers’ convenient.

- Trains run on a schedule — that is, a planned timetable.
✔ Answer: schedule

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4. Our nation’s ________ contains buses, trains, planes and more!

- This refers to all modes of transportation.
✔ Answer: transportation

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5. This rail road was ________ since 1980.

- Something that began or was created in 1980 was established.
✔ Answer: established

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6. This is the ________ solution for now.

- A temporary fix is often called a partial solution.
✔ Answer: partial

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7. The time zone doesn’t ________ follow the longitude of the earth.

- Time zones don't always follow longitude lines exactly — they are not strictly based on them.
✔ Answer: strictly

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✔ Part 1 Answers:

1. expanding
2. longitude
3. schedule
4. transportation
5. established
6. partial
7. strictly

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Part 2: Tell the difference

This part asks for time differences between countries. Since there is no map provided in your text, we’ll use general knowledge about time zones.

Let’s determine the time differences based on standard time zones:

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1. Time difference between Thailand and Singapore is ____ hour.

- Thailand: UTC+7
- Singapore: UTC+8
→ Difference = 1 hour
✔ Answer: 1

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2. Time difference between Thailand and Canada is ____ hours.

- Thailand: UTC+7
- Canada varies by region:
- Eastern Time (ET): UTC-5 (during standard time) → Difference = 12 hours
- Central Time (CT): UTC-6 → Difference = 13 hours
- Mountain Time (MT): UTC-7 → Difference = 14 hours
- Pacific Time (PT): UTC-8 → Difference = 15 hours

But typically, when comparing to Canada as a whole, we consider the eastern part, which is most populated.

So, Thailand (UTC+7) vs. Eastern Time (UTC-5):
→ 7 - (-5) = 12 hours

✔ Answer: 12

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3. Time difference between Mexico and Central Australia is ____ hours.

- Mexico (Central Time): UTC-6 (standard time)
- Central Australia: UTC+9:30 (Australian Central Standard Time)

→ Difference: 9:30 - (-6) = 15.5 hours

So, 15.5 hours (or 15 hours and 30 minutes)

But since the blank likely expects a whole number, and depending on context, it may be rounded or simplified.

However, standard answer is 15.5 or 15½ hours.

But if only whole numbers are allowed, perhaps check context — but technically, it's 15.5.

✔ Answer: 15.5 (or 15½) — but if only integers are accepted, 15 might be used, though not accurate.

But better to write: 15.5

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✔ Part 2 Answers:

1. 1
2. 12
3. 15.5

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✔ Final Answer Summary:

#### Part 1:
1. expanding
2. longitude
3. schedule
4. transportation
5. established
6. partial
7. strictly

#### Part 2:
1. 1
2. 12
3. 15.5

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Let me know if you have the actual map — it might change the answers slightly depending on the regions shown. But based on standard time zones, these are accurate.