Earth Motions

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is known as

• Rotation

• Revolution

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The orbit of Earth around the Sun is known as

• Rotation

• Revolution

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Earth rotates at a rate of

• 10 degrees per hour

• 15 degrees per hour

• 360 degrees per hour

How long does it take for one complete rotation?

• 12 hours

• 15 hours

• 24 hours

Earth revolves at a rate of

• 1 degree per day

• 24 degrees per day

• 360 degrees per day

How long does it take for one complete revolution?

• 1 day

• 24 hours

• 365 days

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A proof of rotation is

• Day and Night

• Seasons

• Constellations

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A proof of revolution is

• Day and Night

• Seasons

• Coriolis Effect

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The deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere is known as

• Focault Pendulum

• Coriolis Effect

• Hurricane

What is the name of the North Star?

• Rigel

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris