Rotation and Revolution, Moon Phases

The spinning of the earth on its axis that causes day and night is called

• orbit.

• axis.

• rotation.

• revolution.

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The imaginary line running through the center of the earth is the

• orbit.

• rotation.

• axis.

• revolution.

In this picture, the earth is _______ around the sun.

• rotating

• seasons

• day and night

• revolving

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This phase is _____.

• full moon

• waxing crescent moon

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

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This phase is ______.

• full moon

• waxing crescent moon

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

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This phase is _______.

• full moon

• waxing crescent moon

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

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This phase is ______.

• full moon

• waxing crescent moon

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

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The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

• Sun
• Moon
• The Earth doesn't revolve
• The sun rotates

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

• seasons
• moon phases
• day and night
• weather

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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