UNIT REVIEW - The Earth in Space

The orbit of an object around another object is

• ROTATION

• AXIS

• REVOLUTION

• EQUINOX

The spin of an object around its axis is

• ORBIT

• SOLSTICE

• REVOLUTION

• ROTATION

Which movement of the Earth causes night and day?

• ORBIT

• REVOLUTION

• ROTATION

• EXPANSION

Which movement of the Earth causes the changing of seasons?

• REVOLUTION

• ROTATION

• EXPANSION

• GRAVITATIONAL PULL

A(n) ____________ occurs when Earth's rotation axis is titled neither toward nor away from the Sun.

• SOLSTICE

• ORBIT

• EQUINOX

• REVOLUTION

A(n) _________ occurs when the Earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun.

• SOLSTICE

• EQUINOX

• ORBIT

• ROTATION

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one REVOLUTION?

• 27 DAYS

• 365.25 DAYS

• 24 HOURS

• 4 WEEKS

How long does it take for Earth to complete one ROTATION?

• 24 HOURS

• 365.25 DAYS

• 1 MONTH

• 27 DAYS

Which of the following occurs twice a year, marking the beginning of AUTUMN and SPRING?

• EQUINOX

• SOLSTICE

• ROTATION

• REVOLUTION

Which of the following occurs twice a year marking the beginning of SUMMER and WINTER?

• EQUINOX

• SOLSTICE

• ROTATION

• REVOLUTION