Across
- 7. A timer consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows. It measures a specific amount of time.
- 9. A device used to set a specific duration for an activity. It beeps or makes a sound when the time is up.
- 11. A period of ten years. It helps us understand events and changes that occur over a specific span of time.
- 13. The period of time between sunrise and sunset when it is light outside. It is divided into 24 hours.
- 14. A handheld device used to measure the duration of an event with great accuracy. It has buttons to start, stop, and reset the timer.
- 16. A unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year). It is used to measure longer periods.
Down
- 1. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour. It is commonly used for everyday time measurement.
- 2. A unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute. It is used to measure short durations.
- 3. A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 1/24th of a day. It is used to measure longer durations.
- 4. A period of one hundred years. It is often used to refer to important historical eras and milestones.
- 5. A chart or booklet that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year. It helps us keep track of important dates and events.
- 6. A small clock worn on the wrist. It tells the time and often includes additional features like a stopwatch or alarm.
- 8. An ancient timekeeping device that uses the shadow cast by the Sun to indicate the time.
- 10. A unit of time roughly equal to four weeks or 30-31 days. It is based on the lunar or solar calendar.
- 12. A device used to tell the time. It has a face with numbers and hands that move to show hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds.
- 15. A unit of time equal to seven days. It is commonly used to organize schedules and activities.
