Day/Night and Seasons

How long does it take Earth to make one full rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 days

• 200 days

How long does it take Earth to revolve around the sun once?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 days

• 200 days

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Which of the following is the best explanation of the difference between "rotation" and "revolution"?

• Revolution is Earth spinning on its axis; rotation is Earth traveling around the Sun.

• Revolution is Earth spinning on its axis; rotation is the Sun traveling around Earth.

• Rotation is Earth spinning on its axis; revolution is Earth traveling around the Sun.

• Rotation is Earth spinning on its axis; revolution is the Sun traveling around Earth.

Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis.

• True

• False

Why does the sun appear to move?

• because the Sun rotates on its axis as it orbits Earth

• because Earth rotates on its axis as it orbits the Sun

• because the Sun is tilted on its axis

• because Earth is tilted on its axis

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It takes 365 days for Earth to orbit the Sun once.

• True

• False

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.....

• it is night in the Northern Hemisphere.

• it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

• the Sun's rays do not strike the Northern Hemisphere.

• the South Pole is pointing directly at the Sun.

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What seasons do we experience on Earth?

• Summer

• Day and Night

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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