The Movement of Earth

The Movement of Earth

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https://youtu.be/nTxqrUxCjDQ

Multiple Choice

What is the imaginary line that runs through the north and south pole called?

• axis

• orbit

• stick

• latitude

Multiple Choice

When Earth spins on its axis, it makes one complete ________.

• revolution

• rotation

Multiple Choice

How long does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 29 days

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Sun is actually moving when we see it "rise" in the morning.

• True

• False

https://youtu.be/b25g4nZTHvM

Seasons

Multiple Choice

What do we call the path the Earth takes while going around the Sun?

• axis

• orbit

Multiple Choice

What is caused by the combination of the tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

• night and day

• the seasons

• ocean tides

• darkness and light

Multiple Choice

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 29 days

Multiple Choice

Keisha wants to show Amy what happens during one Earth day. Keisha holds a small globe representing Earth, and Amy holds a large ball representing the Sun. What should Keisha do to show Amy what happens during one Earth day?

• Keisha should move the globe in one complete circle around Amy.

• Keisha should move the globe toward Amy and then away from her.

• Keisha should slowly lift the globe above her head and then lower it.

• Keisha should slowly spin the globe one complete time about its axis.

Poll

How comfortable are you with the difference between rotation and revolution?

• I could make a presentation to explain this to the class.

• I could say at least 2 differences between revolution and rotation.

• I could say only 1 difference between revolution and rotation.

• I'm totally lost.