How many time zones does the contiguous United States have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Four
- Step 1: Four standard time zones for the contiguous United States were introduced at noon on November 18, 1883, in Chicago, Illinois, when the telegraph lines transmitted time signals to all major cities. Answer: Four. Why not the others: None of these fit: Three; Two; Five.
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