Sun/Earth Quiz

the spinning of the Earth on its axis

• solar system

• axis

• orbit

• rotation

the pathway the Earth takes around the sun

• solar system

• axis

• orbit

• rotation

the imaginary line that goes through the north and south poles the earth spins on

• solar system

• axis

• orbit

• revolution

the orbiting of the Earth around the sun causing the seasons to change

• solar system

• axis

• equator

• revolution

Rotation takes how long?

• 24 hours / 1 day

• 365 days / 1 year

Revolution takes how long?

• 24 hours / 1 day

• 365 days / 1 year

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

A new teacher can choose her new classroom. She plans to arrive to work before the sun rises each day and would still like to watch the sun rise.

What direction should the window face in the classroom the teacher selects?

• North

• South

• West

• East

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

Why is the length of daytime and nighttime differ in other places around the world?

• Because of the rotation of the earth

• Because of the revolution of the earth

• Because of the tilt of the earth

• Because of the orbit of the earth