Exploring Time: From Sundials to Atomic Clocks

How many times does the heart beat approximately in a day?

• 100,000 times

• 150,000 times

• 200,000 times

• 250,000 times

What ancient structure did Europeans use to track the moon's phases?

• Stonehenge

• Recumbent stone circles

• Pyramids

• Ziggurats

What was the purpose of incense clocks?

• To measure distances

• For religious ceremonies

• For cooking

• To keep track of time using aromas

Which civilization is credited with the development of the sexagesimal system?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Babylonians

• The Greeks

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What was the main disadvantage of sundials?

• They were inaccurate

• They didn't work at night or on cloudy days

• They were too large

• They required electricity

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What is the significance of the number 60 in timekeeping?

• It is the number of seconds in a minute

• It represents the number of hours in a day

• It is the base of the sexagesimal system

• It was the age of the inventor of the clock

Who is considered the inventor of the first real clock?

• The inventor from Alexandria

• Thomas Woods

• Galileo Galilei

• Christian Huygens

What does a quartz crystal do in a watch?

• It looks decorative

• It resonates at a precise frequency when electrified

• It winds the watch

• It powers the watch hands

What element is used in the most precise atomic clocks?

• Ytterbium

• Silicon

• Rubidium

• Cesium

How do modern atomic clocks measure time?

• Using sand timers

• By the flow of water

• Through the mechanical gears

• Using the oscillation of cesium atoms