Question

how did the worlds countries solve the problem that mean solar time varies continuously as a travelers longitude changes? an international convention adopted a single time zone for the entire world, so we can all be on the same time. you cant fool me, this problem has not been solved yet. they outlawed traveling long distances. the world was divided into 24 time zones, with all communities within a time zone keeping the same mean standard time. they offered a reward and thus helped spur the invention of clocks and watches that can change the time they keep as you change longitude. submit hint i give up! 4 submission(s) remaining hints: 0% deduction per hint. hints remaining: 1 feedback: 0% deduction per feedback.

Explanation:

The world is divided into 24 time - zones to account for the variation in mean solar time with longitude. Each time - zone has a standard time, and communities within a time - zone keep the same mean standard time.

Answer:

The world was divided into 24 time zones, with all communities within a time zone keeping the same mean standard time.