The History and Importance of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Wristwatches
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4th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many time zones are there in the contiguous United States?
10
6
4
2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of daylight savings time?
To increase the number of hours in a day
To conserve energy by adjusting daylight hours
To align global time zones
To provide more time for leisure activities
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the circadian rhythm?
A modern device for tracking time
A type of clock used in ancient times
A natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle
A method of measuring time using the sun
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can looking at bright screens at night affect sleep?
It reduces the amount of oxygen in the room
It signals the brain that it is morning
It makes the room too bright to sleep
It increases the body's temperature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major limitation of sundials?
They were not portable
They only worked when the sun was shining
They required constant maintenance
They were too expensive to produce
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were hourglasses preferred on ships?
They were waterproof
They were unaffected by the ship's motion
They were more accurate than sundials
They were easier to read at night
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is horology?
The study of timekeeping
The practice of lantern making
The art of storytelling
The study of alternative medicine
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