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Question 1

who devised a method of timekeeping around 3000 BC?

Question 2

what was the symbol for degree taken from?

Question 3

how many degrees does the earth spin in one day?

Question 4

how many hours does it take the earth to make one full rotation?

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

how many degrees does the earth spin in one hour?

Question 6

what direction does the sun rise?

Question 7

what direction does the sun set?

Question 8

true or false: all time zones are the exact same size?

Answer 8

false, they are modified to fit around cities, states, and country borders and other key states

Question 9

how many time zones are there in the world?

Answer 9

24 time zones

Question 10

whioch direction do you move to add hours to the time?

Question 11

which direction do you move to subtract hours from the time?

Question 12

how many time zones are there in the United States?

Question 13

what are the names of the time zones?

Question 14

what is solar day?

Question 15

what is sidereal day?

Question 16

what are two main reasons for seasons?

Question 17

which two seasons have a solstice?

Question 18

which month is the spring equinox?

Question 19

which month is the fall equinox?

Question 20

which is the longest day of the year?

Question 21

when is the shortest day of the year?

Question 22

when are the days almost 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night?