some states have it and some don't...
2006-06-06 12:14:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
it used to be to minimize the hours we are active during darkness and thus maximize the time available for work, but now that we can comfortably work at night we don't need it, so some states have stopped observing it.
2006-06-06 15:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by sciguy 5 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Daylight savings time was created for farmers originally. It allows for a longer work day and a more abundant harvest.
2006-06-06 20:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the point is to match daylight hours with peak activity times.
2006-06-06 19:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by etbrandt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originated by Benjamin Franklin. I believe it was for the benefit of agriculture and commerce, particularly before the common use of artificial lighting.
2006-06-06 19:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used to match sleep time with darkness and worktime with light. Increased productivity
2006-06-07 06:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by riverdave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To give us more light in the evening.
2006-06-06 21:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋