Parts of a Clock

Front

What is the front of a clock called?

Back

face

Front

What are the parts of the clock called that move?

Back

hands

Front

The hour hand is the __________ hand on the clock.

Back

shortest

Front

How many minutes are in an hour?

Back

60

Front

The minute hand is the ________ on the clock.

Back

longest

Front

What do we call the numbers on a clock?

Back

numbers

Front

What is the purpose of the hour hand?

Back

To show the hour of the day.

Front

What is the purpose of the minute hand?

Back

To show the minutes of the hour.

Front

How many hands does a typical clock have?

Back

Two (hour hand and minute hand).

Front

What do we call the small hand on the clock?

Back

hour hand