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Jumping the Clock: Canada s Daylight Saving Time

Questions: 5

Grade: 6

Words: 105

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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?

To save energy

Explanation. Daylight Saving Time was introduced during World War I to save energy by making better use of daylight.

To make the days longer

To make the nights longer

To confuse people

To match with the USA s time

Question 2

When did Daylight Saving Time begin in Canada?

1950

1908

Explanation. In Canada, DST began in 1908 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

2000

1966

1985

Question 3

Does every part of Canada observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, all parts observe

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.

Only the eastern part observes

Only the western part observes

Only the central part observes

Question 4

What is one of the benefits of Daylight Saving Time?

Longer morning daylight in winter

Shorter evening daylight in winter

Longer evening daylight in summer

Explanation. One of the benefits of Daylight Saving Time is longer evening daylight in the summer.

Shorter morning daylight in summer

Makes people wake up earlier

Question 5

What is one of the challenges of Daylight Saving Time?

Adjusting sleep schedules

Explanation. One of the challenges of Daylight Saving Time is adjusting sleep schedules.

Changing the clocks

Making sure every clock is accurate

Remembering the date to change the clock

Keeping track of different time zones

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