Earth in Space Quiz #1

When Earth tilts on it's axis around the sun, what does this cause?

• Seasons
• neap
• solstice

What is the study of moon, stars, and other objects in space?

• Astronomy
• Phases
• Gravity

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

• orbit
• rotation
• revolution
• tide

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

• revolution
• orbit
• rotation

What is  the spinning of Earth on its axis? 

• Rotation
• Gravity
• Seasons

The earth orbits around...

• the sun.
• the moon
• other planets
• the Milky Way

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

• revolution
• orbit
• rotation

What is the Earth's tilt in degrees?

• 25.3 degrees
• 32.5 degrees
• 28.5 degrees
• 23.5 degrees

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun