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Not usually unless the sun comes out for short periods of time so you can see what time it is.
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Could a sundial be used throughout the year?
Yes and you can use about anything as a sun dial as long as it is stationary. Mark the ground from day to day to mark each day, and of course it would not be effective on cloudy days.
What is hink pinks for cloudy 24 hours?
grey day
What limitations did the sundial have?
1. Can only tell the time, not the date. 2.Obviously needs sun, not clearly viewable on a cloudy/dark day. 3. Needs to be in a certain position in order to be accurate.
What are the good and bad points of using a sundial?
The good is that you don't have to put batteries in it or use electricity. The bad is if it is cloudy.
What is the definition of sundial?
A sundial is a round dial with a pointer for the sun. When placed correctly it will read the time of day.
Could a sundial be used throughout the year?
Yes and you can use about anything as a sun dial as long as it is stationary. Mark the ground from day to day to mark each day, and of course it would not be effective on cloudy days.
What are the 5 terms used to describe how cloudy it is on any givin day?
clear,partly cloudy,cloudy,mostly cloudy,and overcast
What is the name of the instrument that measures time by seeing the shadow?
A sundial uses light to measure time. Of course, it doesn't work well in the evening and on cloudy days.
What is hink pinks for cloudy 24 hours?
grey day
What limitations did the sundial have?
1. Can only tell the time, not the date. 2.Obviously needs sun, not clearly viewable on a cloudy/dark day. 3. Needs to be in a certain position in order to be accurate.
What are the good and bad points of using a sundial?
The good is that you don't have to put batteries in it or use electricity. The bad is if it is cloudy.
What did George Washington use to tell the time?
He used a portable sundial.
Does a sundial change everyday?
The sundial itself doesn't really change day to day, or even year to year. They are generally fixed to the Earth and are not, in general, portable. The shadow cast by the "gnomon" (the pointer of the sundial) does move moment by moment throughout the day, and slightly from day to day.
What did the Mesopotamians use the sundial for?
The sun dial was used for telling time. The sundial would cast a shadow so people know what time of day it was by where the shadow fell.
What is a simile for a cloudy winter day?
a simile for a cloudy winter day
What are five terms used to describe how cloudy it is on a given day?
Clear, party cloudy, partly sunny, broken clouds, and overcast.
What is the definition of sundial?
A sundial is a round dial with a pointer for the sun. When placed correctly it will read the time of day.
