Earth's Rotation & Revolution

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Movement of the Sun

• Tidal forces

• Revolution of the Moon around Earth

• Rotation of the Earth on its axis

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What imaginary line does Earth rotate around?

• meridian

• equator

• tropic of cancer

• axis

How long does it take for Earth to orbit around the Sun?

• 365.5 days

• 365.25 days

• 366.5 days

• 364 days

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Explain one effect of Earth's rotation and revolution.

• Change in wind patterns

• Day and night cycles and change in seasons

• Shift in ocean currents

• Alteration in Earth's magnetic field

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Why do we experience different seasons on Earth?

• Because the Earth moves closer to the Sun during certain times of the year

• Seasons are caused by changes in the Earth's magnetic field

• The Moon's gravitational pull affects the temperature on Earth

• Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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Which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?

• From north to south

• From west to east

• Up and down

• Clockwise

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Triangular

• Elliptical

• Square

• Circular

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the seasons?

• The tilt of Earth's axis causes earthquakes that lead to seasons

• The tilt of Earth's axis has no impact on the seasons

• The tilt of Earth's axis results in the Earth moving closer to the sun, causing seasons

• The tilt of Earth's axis causes the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth to change, resulting in different seasons.

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What would happen if Earth did not rotate?

• The oceans would freeze on one side and evaporate on the other.

• The magnetic field would weaken, exposing Earth to harmful solar radiation.

• The sun would not rise or set, causing perpetual daylight or darkness.

• Extreme temperature differences between the day side and the night side, disrupting weather patterns and potentially making life unsustainable.

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Describe the relationship between Earth's rotation and the length of a day.

• The length of a day is constant and not affected by Earth's rotation

• Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night. A complete rotation takes approximately 24 hours, which is why a day is 24 hours long.

• Earth's rotation causes the length of a day to vary between 12 to 36 hours

• The length of a day is determined by the distance between Earth and the Sun