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In ancient times, sand timers were often used on:

A) Airplanes

B) Ships

C) Submarines

D) Cars

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What determines the time measured by a sand timer?

A) The color of the sand

B) The shape of the glass

C) The size of the sand grains and the neck width

D) The temperature of the room

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What substance is traditionally used in a sand timer?

A) Salt

B) Sugar

C) Sand

D) Water

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of sand timers?

A) They are too expensive

B) They require batteries

C) They can't be reset easily

D) They are digital

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What is one modern use of small sand timers today?

A) Engine timers

B) Gaming counters

C) Alarm clocks

D) Wind direction tools

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A sand timer that measures 1 hour is usually called:

A) 1-hourglass B) One shot C) Hourglass D) Full turn

B) One shot

C) Hourglass

D) Full turn

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What is the primary purpose of a sand timer?

A) Cooking food

B) Measuring weight

C) Measuring time

D) Playing music

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What is the typical shape of a sand timer?

A) Square

B) Hourglass

C) Triangle

D) Oval

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Welcome to the General Knowledge Quiz 46

In ancient times, sand timers were often used on:

What determines the time measured by a sand timer?

What substance is traditionally used in a sand timer?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of sand timers?

What is one modern use of small sand timers today?

A sand timer that measures 1 hour is usually called:

What is the primary purpose of a sand timer?

What is the typical shape of a sand timer?

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