SOL. 6.8 Earth's Rotation, Revolution, and Seasons Review

Which of the following correctly shows rotation?

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The illustration represents which of the following?

• Revolution of Earth

• Swimming Earth

• Bicycle wheel

• Roation of Earth

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How many days are in a calendar year?

• 362.1

• 356 1/5

• 635

• 365 1/4

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To complete one year’s time, the Earth makes one complete _____.

• Revolution around the Moon.

• Rotation around the Moon.

• Revolution around the Sun.

• Revolution around Mars.

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Which month has a day added because of a leap year?

• February

• January

• March

• April

A synonym for Earth spinning on its axis is:

• Revolution

• Indication

• Trapping

• Rotation

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A student was studying different seasons that occur due to the tilt in Earth's axis. He drew a diagram to show the position of Earth with respect to the Sun to explain how the direct rays strike Earth when it is summer in the Northern hemisphere. Which image did the student draw?

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing

during phase number 4?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

When the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, it is —

• Winter in both hemispheres

• Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere

• Winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere

• Fall in both hemisphers

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing during phase number 2?

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer