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- 3. A chart or book that shows the days, weeks, and months of the year. It helps us keep track of important dates and events.
- 5. A timer consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck. Sand flows from one bulb to the other, measuring time.
- 6. The middle part of the day, between noon and evening. It is when people continue their activities, like school or work.
- 8. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is commonly used to measure short periods, like how long it takes to brush your teeth.
- 9. A unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute. It is used to measure very short durations, like counting to sixty in a minute.
- 10. The time between sunset and sunrise, when it is dark outside. It is when people sleep and many nocturnal animals become active.
- 11. A unit of time that is approximately 30 or 31 days long. It helps us track the changing seasons and plan for special occasions.
- 13. The time between sunrise and sunset. It is divided into 24 hours and is when we do most of our daily activities.
- 14. A device that tells you the current time. It has hands that move around a dial or numbers that change digitally.
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- 1. A unit of time that is approximately 365 days long. It marks the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun.
- 2. An ancient device that uses the position of the sun to tell the time. It has a stick that casts a shadow on a marked dial.
- 4. The early part of the day, after sunrise and before noon. It is a time when people wake up, have breakfast, and start their day.
- 7. The later part of the day, after the afternoon and before nightfall. It is when people relax, have dinner, and wind down.
- 9. A device used to measure the duration of an event. It has buttons to start, stop, and reset the timing.
- 12. A unit of time consisting of seven days. It is often used to plan schedules and organize activities throughout the month.
