Origins of the Metric Clock
  • 1. When was the metric clock system proposed?
A) 1901
B) 1793
C) 1768
D) 1820
  • 2. Which metric prefix denotes one hundredth?
A) Milli-
B) Deci-
C) Kilo-
D) Centi-
  • 3. What concept did the metric clock promote?
A) Celsius scale
B) Fahrenheit scale
C) Decimal system
D) Binary system
  • 4. The metric clock was part of a larger movement to establish what?
A) Metric system
B) Imperial system
C) Ancient timekeeping
D) Babylonian units
  • 5. Where was the metric clock mostly adopted?
A) France
B) England
C) Germany
D) Italy
  • 6. In what year was the metric clock discontinued?
A) 1800
B) 1795
C) 1815
D) 1789
  • 7. What is one deciday equal to in minutes?
A) 6 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 1 minute
  • 8. Which time system does the metric clock most closely relate to?
A) Solar time
B) Decimal time
C) Lunar time
D) Standard time
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