Earth's Seasons

Which hemisphere is this?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is this line across the middle of the earth called?

• Rotation line

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Which hemisphere is this?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

This picture shows:

• the solar system.

• the earth's orbit or revolution around the sun.

• the phases of the moon.

• why we have night and day.

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This photo shows:

• the earth's revolution.

• the earth's rotation.

• the earth's seasons.

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Revolve means:

• to move around something.

• to stay in one place.

• to create day and night.

• to spin on an axis.

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Rotate means:

• to move around something.

• to stay still.

• to create seasons.

• to spin on an axis.

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Rotation of the earth causes night and day.

• True

• False

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How long does it take for the earth to make one complete rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

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Why is it winter in the USA in December?

• It is winter because the earth rotates.

• It is winter because the USA is farther from the sun's light.

• It is winter because the USA is closer to the sun's light.

• It is winter because the moon covers the sun.

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