Earth in Space review

The imaginary line that runs from the Earth's North Pole, through its center, to its South Pole is called the ___________.

• equator

• prime meridian

• International Date Line

• axis

How long does it take the earth to rotate one time on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• one year

• one season

• the earth does not rotate

The earth's axis is tilted at what angle?

• 235 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 98 degrees

• 2.35 degrees

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The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space is called ______________.

• astrophysics

• chemistry

• astrology

• astronomy

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When one object is moving around another object it is called the __________.

• revolution

• rotation

The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space is its __________.

• path

• trail

• plane

• orbit

Planets remain in orbit around the Sun because of

• gravity

• friction.

• solar energy

• centrifugal force.

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Tides on Earth are mostly caused by the gravitational pull of

• the Sun

• stars.

• the moon

• asteroids.

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Why are there high and low tides on Earth?

• They are due to changes in the moon’s tilt on its axis.

• They are due to the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon.

• They are due to the magnetic force between Earth and the moon.

• They are due to changes in the moon’s speed every month.

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When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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