
The History and Evolution of Timekeeping
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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the method used by the people on the far-away island to keep time?
By observing the stars
By using a sundial
By firing a cannon at noon
By listening to the church bells
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Egyptians prefer a 12-hour division of the day?
To align with the lunar cycles or finger joints
To fit the number of hours in a workday
To match the number of months in a year
To correspond with the number of gods they worshipped
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which civilization is credited with the base-60 number system that influenced time divisions?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Greeks
The Babylonians
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant impact of mechanical clocks on society during the Industrial Revolution?
They improved agricultural practices
They allowed for more accurate weather predictions
They made navigation at sea easier
They regulated work schedules and productivity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem did the introduction of trains and telegraphs create regarding timekeeping?
Inconsistent time zones
Difficulty in measuring longitude
Disagreement on the correct time
Increased reliance on sundials
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do quartz crystals contribute to electronic timekeeping?
By emitting a steady sound
By changing color with temperature
By vibrating at a precise frequency
By reflecting light at a constant rate
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was there a need to redefine the second in modern timekeeping?
Because of the invention of digital clocks
To simplify time zone calculations
To match the precision of atomic clocks
Due to the inaccuracy of mechanical clocks
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