Problem Analysis:
The task involves determining the time in different countries when it is 6:30 PM in the United States during a Thanksgiving dinner. The image provides clocks for five countries (Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and Germany) with their respective times indicated. We need to interpret these times and explain how they relate to the time in the United States.
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Understand the Time in the United States:
- The problem states that it is
6:30 PM in the United States.
#### 2.
Analyze Each Country's Clock:
- Each clock shows a specific time, and we need to determine what this time represents relative to 6:30 PM in the United States.
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Clock 1: Canada
- The clock shows
7:30 PM.
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Explanation: Canada is generally in the same time zone as the United States (e.g., Eastern Standard Time or Central Standard Time). Therefore, if it is 6:30 PM in the U.S., it is also 6:30 PM in Canada. However, the clock shows 7:30 PM, which suggests a 1-hour difference. This could be due to daylight saving time or a specific time zone offset. For simplicity, we assume it is 7:30 PM in Canada.
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Clock 2: Grenada
- The clock shows
5:30 PM.
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Explanation: Grenada is in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) zone, which is typically 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States. If it is 6:30 PM in the U.S., it would be 5:30 PM in Grenada.
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Clock 3: Saint Lucia
- The clock shows
6:30 PM.
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Explanation: Saint Lucia is also in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) zone, similar to Grenada. Therefore, if it is 6:30 PM in the U.S., it would be 5:30 PM in Saint Lucia. However, the clock shows 6:30 PM, which might indicate a different time zone or a specific local adjustment. For simplicity, we assume it is 6:30 PM in Saint Lucia.
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Clock 4: Liberia
- The clock shows
12:30 AM.
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Explanation: Liberia is in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) zone, which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States. If it is 6:30 PM in the U.S., it would be 12:30 AM the next day in Liberia.
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Clock 5: Germany
- The clock shows
12:30 AM.
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Explanation: Germany is in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States. If it is 6:30 PM in the U.S., it would be 12:30 AM the next day in Germany.
#### 3.
Summarize the Times:
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Canada: 7:30 PM
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Grenada: 5:30 PM
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Saint Lucia: 6:30 PM
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Liberia: 12:30 AM
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Germany: 12:30 AM
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{Canada} & 7:30 \, \text{PM} \\
\text{Grenada} & 5:30 \, \text{PM} \\
\text{Saint Lucia} & 6:30 \, \text{PM} \\
\text{Liberia} & 12:30 \, \text{AM} \\
\text{Germany} & 12:30 \, \text{AM} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time zone worksheet 4th.