Rotation and Revolution

What is the equinox date for letter B

• March 21

• June 21

• September 21

• December 21

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Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the autumnal equinox?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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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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At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

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About how long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?

• 1 year

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

• 24 hours

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The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox

• axis

• solar eclipse

• solar flare

In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which letter shows the correct position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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At position A, which hemisphere would have winter?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

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How long does Earth's rotation last?

• 90 days

• an hour

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

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

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

• axis

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