Time Measurement: Learn to Estimate and Measure Time Intervals

Question 1

Which of these is not a way to measure time?

Accepted Answer

Meters

Answer

Seconds

Answer

Minutes

Answer

Hours

Question 2

A car travels for 45 minutes. How many hours is this? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of an hour.

Accepted Answer

0.75 hours

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0.80 hours

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0.90 hours

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1.00 hours

Question 3

Which of the following is the most accurate way to measure time?

Accepted Answer

Using a digital clock

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Using an analogue clock

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Using a sundial

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Using a water clock

Question 4

What time is 3 hours before 12 pm?

Accepted Answer

9 am

Answer

10 am

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11 am

Answer

12 am

Question 5

Which of the following is the longest unit of time?

Accepted Answer

Year

Answer

Second

Answer

Minute

Answer

Hour

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way to estimate time without using a tool?

Accepted Answer

Using a measuring tape

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Using body cues, like feeling hungry or tired

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Observing the movement of the sun

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Counting heartbeats

Question 7

Which of the following is the most precise instrument for measuring time?

Accepted Answer

Wristwatch

Answer

Sundial

Answer

Kitchen timer

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Water clock

Question 8

A train departs from London at 11:30 AM and arrives in Manchester at 2:45 PM. How long is the train journey?

Accepted Answer

3 hours 15 minutes

Answer

1 hour 15 minutes

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2 hours 45 minutes

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4 hours

Question 9

Which unit of time is used to measure the duration of a day?

Accepted Answer

Hour

Answer

Second

Answer

Minute

Answer

Month

Question 10

A marathon runner finishes a race in 2 hours and 10 minutes. If the runner began the race at 9:45 AM, at what time will they finish the race?

Accepted Answer

11:55 AM

Answer

11:15 AM

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11:35 AM

Answer

12:15 PM

Question 11

You're a runner in a 100-meter dash race. Which unit of time makes the most sense to measure how long it takes you to finish the race?

Accepted Answer

Seconds

Answer

Minutes

Answer

Hours

Answer

Days

Question 12

Which tool is more precise for measuring short time intervals: a clock or a stopwatch?

Accepted Answer

Stopwatch

Answer

Clock

Question 13

How many seconds are in three minutes?

Accepted Answer

180

Answer

60

Answer

120

Answer

240

Question 14

Which is the best way to accurately time a 100-meter run?

Accepted Answer

Using a stopwatch

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Counting in your head

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Asking a friend

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Looking at the clock

Question 15

Which of these typically lasts for several days?

Accepted Answer

A weekend

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A school day

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A birthday party

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A football match

Question 16

Which strategy is helpful for estimating the time needed to complete a task?

Accepted Answer

Thinking about similar tasks

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Guessing randomly

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Using a timer

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Asking someone else

Question 17

Which unit of time is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

Second

Answer

Hour

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Minute

Answer

Day

Question 18

Which of these is the longest unit of time?

Accepted Answer

Day

Answer

Second

Answer

Minute

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Hour

Question 19

How many minutes are there in 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

120

Answer

180

Answer

240

Question 20

What time is it 30 minutes after 10:00 am?

Accepted Answer

10:30 am

Answer

11:00 am

Answer

11:30 am

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12:00 pm

Question 21

Which of these is a digital clock?

Accepted Answer

A clock that displays the time using numbers

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A clock with hands

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A clock with a face

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A clock that chimes every hour

Question 22

What is the time 1 hour and 15 minutes before 9:30 am?

Accepted Answer

8:15 am

Answer

7:15 am

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8:00 am

Answer

9:00 am

Question 23

How many minutes are there in 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

240

Answer

60

Answer

120

Answer

360

Question 24

What is the main difference between analogue and digital clocks?

Accepted Answer

Analogue clocks use hands, while digital clocks use numbers

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Digital clocks are more accurate than analogue clocks

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Analogue clocks are easier to read than digital clocks

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There is no difference between analogue and digital clocks

Question 25

A train journey takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. If the train leaves at 10:15, what time does it arrive?

Accepted Answer

13:45

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12:00

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12:45

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13:00

Question 26

Which of the following activities would you estimate to take about 10 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Brushing your teeth

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Eating a meal

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Walking to school

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Doing homework

Question 27

Which of the following is the most accurate way to measure time?

Accepted Answer

A stopwatch

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A sand timer

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A clock

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A calendar

Question 28

How many seconds are there in 1 minute?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

90 seconds

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120 seconds

Question 29

Which of the following is the longest unit of time?

Accepted Answer

A day

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A second

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A minute

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An hour

Question 30

What time is it 30 minutes past 9:00 in the morning?

Accepted Answer

9:30

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10:00

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10:30

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11:00

Question 31

What time was it 1 hour before 3:45 in the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

2:45

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3:44

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4:45

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5:45

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a unit of time?

Accepted Answer

Week

Answer

Second

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Minute

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Hour

Question 33

Which of these clocks shows 10:15?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Answer

Answer

Question 34

Which tool would be best for measuring the time taken for a 100-meter race?

Accepted Answer

Stopwatch

Answer

Clock

Answer

Ruler

Answer

Tape measure

Question 35

What is 3:45 pm written in 24-hour time?

Accepted Answer

15:45

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03:45

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21:45

Answer

23:45

Question 36

Which of these is the longest unit of time?

Accepted Answer

Month

Answer

Second

Answer

Minute

Answer

Hour

Question 37

Which device is designed to measure extremely short durations of time?

Accepted Answer

Stopwatch

Answer

Clock

Answer

Sand timer

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Water clock

Question 38

A film begins at 15:30 and concludes at 17:45. What is the duration of the film?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 15 minutes

Answer

1 hour 15 minutes

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1 hour 45 minutes

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2 hours 45 minutes

Question 39

Which of the following correctly represents half past five in the 12-hour clock format?

Accepted Answer

5:30

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5:00

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6:30

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6:00

Question 40

How many seconds make up a minute?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

30

Answer

120

Answer

180

Question 41

What is the most suitable tool for measuring the time taken to run a 100-meter race?

Accepted Answer

Stopwatch

Answer

Clock

Answer

Sand timer

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Water clock

Question 42

How many minutes pass between 9:15 and 9:45?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

15

Answer

45

Answer

60

Question 43

Which of these is the best way to estimate how long a car trip will take?

Accepted Answer

Asking someone who has made the trip before

Answer

Counting the seconds on a watch

Answer

Using a stopwatch

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Checking the time on a clock when you leave and arrive

Question 44

What is the most accurate way to measure a time interval of less than a minute?

Accepted Answer

Using a stopwatch

Answer

Counting seconds out loud

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Looking at a clock with a second hand

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Using a sundial

Question 45

Which of these is the longest unit of time?

Accepted Answer

Year

Answer

Month

Answer

Week

Answer

Day

Question 46

Which of these events typically lasts for the longest amount of time?

Accepted Answer

A film

Answer

A school lesson

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A football match

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A car journey

Question 47

What is the most important thing to think about when choosing a tool to measure a time interval?

Accepted Answer

The accuracy of the tool

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The size of the tool

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The cost of the tool

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The appearance of the tool

Question 48

Which activity usually takes around 5 minutes to complete?

Accepted Answer

Brushing your teeth

Answer

Walking to school for 30 minutes

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Sleeping for 8 hours

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Eating dinner

Question 49

If it is currently 10:35 AM, what time will it be in exactly 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

1:35 PM

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2:35 PM

Answer

12:35 PM

Question 50

Which clock shows a time that is closest to 8:25?

Accepted Answer

Image of a clock with hands pointing at approximately 8:25

Answer

Image of a clock with hands pointing at 9:10

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Image of a clock with hands pointing at 8:40

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Image of a clock with hands pointing at 7:45

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a recognized unit of time measurement?

Accepted Answer

Centimeter

Answer

Hour

Answer

Second

Answer

Minute

Question 52

What time is it 45 minutes before noon?

Accepted Answer

11:15 AM

Answer

10:15 AM

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1:15 PM

Answer

12:15 PM