Earth Test Review-Moon Phases, Seasons, Day/Night

What word means to go around?

• axis

• rotate

• revolve

• orbit

What word means to spin or turn?

• axis

• rotate

• revolve

• orbit

What is the imaginary line that runs through the center of Earth called?

• axis

• equator

• southern hemisphere

• northern hemisphere

How long does it take Earth to rotate?

• 365 days

• 10 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

What produces light and heat?

• Earth

• Northern Hemisphere

• Sun

• Equator

Is this statement true or false?

The sun moves.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Earth tilts to the side on a _________.

• equator

• axis

• tilt

• hemisphere

The side of Earth that faces the sun receives light and heat from the sun. What time is it?

• evening

• night

• day

• morning

The side of Earth facing away from the sun does not receive direct sunlight. What time is it?

• day

• night

• evening

• morning

Day and night occur because Earth ___________ on its axis as it revolves around the sun.

• revolves

• orbits

• rotates