Earth's Motions in Space

Rotation

• Causes day and night
• Causes seasons

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Day and night are caused by - 

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this simple diagram, the motion of both the blue and yellow dots can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this simple diagram, the motion of red sphere can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this diagram, the motion of the EARTH can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this diagram, the motion of the SATELLITE can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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You are getting ready for school.  On the other side of the world, students are getting ready for _______.

• school
• bed
• breakfast
• lunch

How long is a day on earth?

• 22 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

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How long does it take earth to make one revolution around the sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours 
• 365 days
• 30 days

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