Earth's Motion

A complete pass around the Sun is called a ____________.

• revolution

• rotation

• orbit

• axis

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One revolution around the Sun takes ________.

• 24 hours

• 27 days

• 365 days

• a season

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A complete spin on Earth's axis is called a ___________

• revolution

• rotation

• orbit

• ellipse

Earth makes one rotation in ___________

• 365 days

• 24 days

• 24 hours

• 365 hours

The path a revolving object follows is called its _________

• revolution

• rotation

• orbit

• axis

The moon is different from stars in that it _______

• reflects the light of the sun.

• creates its own light.

• revolves around the Sun.

• creates seasons.

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Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.

• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

• To demonstrate the passing of seasons.

• To demonstrate the effect of gravity.

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What causes seasons to change?

• The warming and cooling of the Earth's core.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The Earth's tilt in relation to the Sun.

• Earth's revolutions around the Sun.

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the Sun?

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

• It is summer.

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The moon completes one orbit around the Earth in ________

• 29 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

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