Earth & Space Science - Section 1

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

• orbit
• rotation
• revolution
• tide

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

• revolution
• orbit
• rotation

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The earth orbits around...

• the sun.
• the moon
• other planets
• the Milky Way

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 29.5 days

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

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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

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How long does earth's rotation last? 

• 90 hours
• about 1 hour
• 24 hours
• 48 hours

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How many days does it take to go around the sun?

• 300 days
• 365 1/4 days
• 3000 days

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Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.

• seasons
• moon phases
• day and night
• weather

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