Earth's Rotation Review

Front

How many hours are in a day?

Back

24 hours

Front

Why is the sun not visible at night?

Back

The sun is not visible at night due to the Earth's rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

If the earth stopped rotating, what would happen?

Back

Half the earth would be dark and the other half would have light.

Front

Which of the following would be the best model for the earth's rotation?

Back

Spherical model

Front

What would happen if the earth rotated faster?

Back

The length of a day would decrease.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes different parts to face the sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect time zones?

Back

As the Earth rotates, different areas receive sunlight at different times, creating time zones.

Front

What is the speed of Earth's rotation at the equator?

Back

About 1,670 kilometers per hour (1,040 miles per hour).