Rotation and Revolution QZ

How long does it take for the earth to make one complete revolution around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 1/4 days

• 3 months

The earth revolving around the sun while tilted is responsible for?

• star trails

• sunset and sunrise

• seasons

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

• 24 hours

• 365 1/4 days

• 3 months

The earth rotating on its axis is responsible for

• day and night

• seasons

• revolving of the Earth

This apparent motion of the stars can best be explained by Earth’s

• rotation

• tilted axis

• revolution

In New York State, an observer will usually see the Sun rise in the

• East

• West

• North

The length of a year is equivalent to the time it takes for one

• rotation

• tilted axis

• revolution

What is one factor that contributes to seasons occurring in New York State?

• The revolution of the moon

• The tilt of Earth

• The distance of Earth from the sun

Which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• summer

• winter

The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day. The best explanation for this apparent motion is that Earth is

• rotating on its axis

• revolving around the sun

• much smaller than the sun