The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” (A, B, or C?) for March 9, 2025. Let us know in the comments if you find any incorrect answers.
Question 1: What happens to clocks when daylight saving time begins?
- They are set one hour forward
- They are set one hour back
- They stay the same
Correct Answer: They are set one hour forward
Fact: Daylight saving time (DST) starts by moving the clock one hour forward, usually at 2 AM, meaning people lose an hour of sleep that night. This change is called “spring forward” because it happens in the spring. The idea behind DST is to take advantage of more daylight in the evening, so people can enjoy longer, brighter evenings during spring and summer. It helps save energy by reducing the need for artificial lighting in the evening.
Question 2: Which country was the first to implement daylight saving time?
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- United States
Correct Answer: Germany
Fact: Germany was the first country to introduce daylight saving time on April 30, 1916, during World War I. The main idea was to save energy by making better use of natural sunlight and reducing the need for lamps and other artificial lights. After Germany, countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and others also started using it. Although Benjamin Franklin had suggested a similar idea earlier, the first real plan for daylight saving was made in 1895 by George Hudson, a scientist from New Zealand who studied insects.
Question 3: What does ‘AM’ stand for in timekeeping?
- Ante meridiem
- Around morning
- After midnight
Correct Answer: Ante meridiem
Fact: The Latin term ‘ante meridiem’ (AM) means ‘before midday,’ which covers the time from midnight (12:00 AM) to just before noon (11:59 AM). This is the time when the sun is rising and moving toward the highest point in the sky. On the other hand, ‘post meridiem’ (PM) means ‘after midday,’ referring to the time from noon (12:00 PM) to just before midnight (11:59 PM). This is when the sun starts going down, and evening turns into night.
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