Telling Time (Nearest Minute)

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What is the definition of telling time?

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Telling time is the ability to read and understand the time displayed on a clock or watch, typically in hours and minutes.

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What are the two main types of clocks used to tell time?

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The two main types of clocks are analog clocks (with hands) and digital clocks (with numbers).

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How many minutes are in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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What does the minute hand on a clock represent?

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The minute hand indicates the number of minutes past the hour.

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What does the hour hand on a clock represent?

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The hour hand indicates the current hour.

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How do you calculate the time to the nearest minute?

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To calculate the time to the nearest minute, round the seconds to the nearest minute based on whether they are 30 seconds or more (round up) or less than 30 seconds (round down).

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What is the significance of the 12-hour clock system?

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The 12-hour clock system divides the day into two 12-hour periods, AM (midnight to noon) and PM (noon to midnight).

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How do you convert time from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format?

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To convert from 12-hour to 24-hour format, add 12 to the hour for PM times (except for 12 PM) and keep AM times the same (except for 12 AM, which becomes 00).

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What is the term for the time that is exactly halfway between two hours?

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The term is 'half past' the hour.

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What does 'quarter past' mean in terms of time?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.