Telling Time

Front

What is the definition of 'hour'?

Back

An hour is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

Front

What is the definition of 'minute'?

Back

A minute is a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

Front

What does the short hand on a clock represent?

Back

The short hand represents the hour.

Front

What does the long hand on a clock represent?

Back

The long hand represents the minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What is the term for the time between 12:00 PM and 12:59 PM?

Back

This time is called 'noon'.

Front

What is the term for the time between 12:00 AM and 12:59 AM?

Back

This time is called 'midnight'.

Front

If the time is 3:00, what is the position of the hour hand?

Back

The hour hand points directly at the 3.

Front

If the time is 6:00, where is the minute hand?

Back

The minute hand points directly at the 12.

Front

What is the time 30 minutes after 2:00?

Back

The time is 2:30.