Rotation, and Revolution Quiz

Around what does Earth rotate?

• the sun

• its axis

• the moon

• the horizon

Answer explanation

Earth rotates around its axis, an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. This rotation is responsible for the cycle of day and night.

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How long does Earth take to rotate once?

• 12 hours

• 20 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

Answer explanation

Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full rotation on its axis, which defines the length of a day. Therefore, the correct answer is 24 hours.

Match the following

• The length of time the sun is out, and it is light outside.

• Axis

• an imaginary line through the earth that it rotates or spins on.

• Rotation

• A circular journey of one object around another

• Night

• Rotation is when something turns or spins around a point located at its center

• Revolution

• The length of time when the sun is not out and it is dark

• Day

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

• 54 days

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 24 hours

Answer explanation

The Earth takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one full revolution around the Sun, which we define as 1 year. The other options are incorrect as they do not represent the actual time for this orbital period.

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This is an example of.................

• Day

• Night

• revolution

• rotation

Answer explanation

This is an example of revolution because it refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which takes approximately one year to complete, distinguishing it from rotation, which is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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This is an example of.................

• Day

• Night

• revolution

• rotation

Answer explanation

This is an example of rotation because it refers to the spinning of an object around its axis, which is a key concept in understanding day and night cycles.

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What is Earth's rotation?

• Revolution of the Earth around the Sun

• Tilting of the Earth's axis

• Movement of the Earth from east to west

• Spinning of the Earth on its axis

Answer explanation

Earth's rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which causes day and night. This is distinct from its revolution around the Sun or the tilt of its axis.

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The movement of the moon

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The Earth's distance from the sun

Answer explanation

Day and night on Earth are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth spins, different parts face the sun, creating daylight, while the opposite side experiences night.

Explain why we experience day and night on Earth.

• The Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts of the Earth to face the Sun at different times, creating day and night.

• Day and night are the result of the Earth's magnetic field interacting with the Sun

• Day and night are caused by the Earth's distance from the Sun

• Day and night occur due to the Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun

Answer explanation

The correct choice explains that the Earth's rotation on its axis leads to different areas facing the Sun at various times, resulting in the cycle of day and night.

Match the following

• The length of time the sun is out, and it is light outside.

• Rotation

• an imaginary line through the earth that it rotates or spins on.

• Revolution

• A circular journey of one object around another

• Axis

• Rotation is when something turns or spins around a point located at its center

• Night

• The length of time when the sun is not out and it is dark

• Day

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