Earths rotation and revolution

The movement of one object around another object is called

• axis

• rotation

• revolution

• orbit

Select the two reasons why Earth's seasons exist.

• Earth's orbit

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• Earth's tilt

• The speed that Earth revolves around the Sun

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When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning away from the Sun, its _____

• winter
• spring
• summer
• autumn

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The hemisphere where you live 

• equator
• southern
• northern
• eastern

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What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

• the Earth
• the stars
• the planets
• the Earth's axis

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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The process of Earth spinning on its axis is referred to as

• revolution
• ionization
• rotation
• ellipse

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Which of the following takes a year?

• Rotation

• Revolution

How long does earths rotation last

• 23 Hours and 56 Minutes

• 90 Hours

• 1 Hour

• 19 Hours and 45 Minutes

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

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