Jumping the Clock: Canada s Daylight Saving Time
Questions:
5
Grade:
6
Words:
105
Do you know that in Canada, the clocks jump forward an hour every spring? This is called Daylight Saving Time (DST). It was introduced during World War I to save energy by making better use of daylight. In Canada, DST began in 1908 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Not all parts of Canada observe DST. For example, most of Saskatchewan has not observed DST since 1966. DST has benefits, like longer evening daylight in the summer. But it also comes with challenges, like adjusting sleep schedules. Today, there is debate about the need for DST. Some people think we should stop changing our clocks. What do you think?
Question 1
What is the purpose of Daylight Saving Time?
A
To save energy
Explanation. Daylight Saving Time was introduced during World War I to save energy by making better use of daylight.
B
To make the days longer
C
To make the nights longer
D
To confuse people
E
To match with the USA s time
Question 2
When did Daylight Saving Time begin in Canada?
A
1950
B
1908
Explanation. In Canada, DST began in 1908 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
C
2000
D
1966
E
1985
Question 3
Does every part of Canada observe Daylight Saving Time?
A
Yes, all parts observe
B
No, some parts do not observe
Explanation. Not all parts of Canada observe Daylight Saving Time. For example, most of Saskatchewan has not observed DST since 1966.
C
Only the eastern part observes
D
Only the western part observes
E
Only the central part observes
Question 4
What is one of the benefits of Daylight Saving Time?
A
Longer morning daylight in winter
B
Shorter evening daylight in winter
C
Longer evening daylight in summer
Explanation. One of the benefits of Daylight Saving Time is longer evening daylight in the summer.
D
Shorter morning daylight in summer
E
Makes people wake up earlier
Question 5
What is one of the challenges of Daylight Saving Time?
A
Adjusting sleep schedules
Explanation. One of the challenges of Daylight Saving Time is adjusting sleep schedules.
B
Changing the clocks
C
Making sure every clock is accurate
D
Remembering the date to change the clock
E
Keeping track of different time zones
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