Earth's Rotation and Revolution Quiz

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit
• double axis

What does ROTATION mean?

• To SPIN
• To ORBIT or GO AROUND

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

• revolution
• orbit
• rotation
• space

What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

• Rotation
• Tilting 
• Revolution
• Spinning

Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.

• seasons
• moon phases
• day and night
• weather

The MOON REVOLVES around the:

• Sun
• Earth
• The Moon doesn't revolve
• The Earth and Sun 

What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?

• Rotation
• Tilting 
• Revolution
• Spinning

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

• orbit
• axis
• equator
• latitude

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

• rotation
• revolution