Earth's Rotation

The planet on which all known life exists

• Earth

• Sun

• Star

• Planet

A natural satellite that orbits a planet

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

• Star

The star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

• Planet

The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space

• Earth

• Axis

• Orbit

• Rotation

An imaginary line that a sphere rotates around

• Axis

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Earth

At which time of day are the shadows the shortest?

• Night

• Noon

• Morning

• Afternoon

The length of one day on Earth is determined by the amount of time it takes the ____________________ .

• Earth to revolve around the Sun

• Sun to rotate once on it's axis

• Moon to revolve around the Earth

• Earth to rotate once on its axis

Which part of Earth experiences night?

• The area near the South Pole

• The side facing the Sun

• The area near the North Pole

• The side facing away from the Sun

Why does the Sun appear to move higher and then lower in the sky as the day progresses?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Moon's rotation

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Sun's revolution around the Moon

If a student stands outside at 8:00 am on a sunny day, in which direction will their shadow cast?

• North

• South

• East

• West