telling the Time

Question 1

What is the term for the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Noon

Question 2

What is the standard time difference in hours between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Eastern Standard Time (EST)?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

How many minutes are there in a quarter of an hour?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 4

What is the term for a period of 14 consecutive days? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Fortnight

Question 5

What is the name of the clock that uses the Earth's rotation to tell time? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Sundial

Question 6

What is the abbreviation for the time standard used worldwide, based in Greenwich, London?

Accepted Answer

GMT

Question 7

What is the term for the 24-hour period starting at midnight? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Day

Question 8

How many seconds are there in a minute?

Accepted Answer

60

Question 9

What is the term for the time of day when the sun rises? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Dawn

Question 10

What is the term for the time of day when the sun sets? (One word)

Accepted Answer

Dusk