rotation science

The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____

• revolution
• rotation
• precession
• orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

• the Earth
• the stars
• the planets
• the Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____

• axis
• equator
• ecliptic
• prime meridian

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The process of Earth spinning on its axis is referred to as

• revolution
• ionization
• rotation
• ellipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth is tilted on its

• axis
• side
• oval
• pole

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The rotation of Earth is responsible for day and night

• true
• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes day and night?

• revolution of Earth
• rotation of Earth
• orbit of Earth
• The moon blocks the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

• 24 hours
• 24.25 hours
• 365 days
• 365.25 days

Period of 24 hours or the time it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis

• Rotation
• Compass
• Sundail
• Movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When the Earth spins on its axis this causes ___________________

• all four seasons to happen.
• day and night to happen.
• the moon to go through phases.
• high tides and low tides.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2