Earth's Rotation and Revolution

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Ramazan Akkilic
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a science class, Olivia, Michael, and Aria were discussing the movement of a spinning top. Which term best describes the spinning motion of the top?
The motion of one object around another.
The spinning motion of an object.
The elliptical path of a planet.
The tilt of Earth's axis.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Abigail, James, and Daniel are discussing how long it takes for Earth to complete one full rotation. What is the correct duration?
28 days
365.25 days
24 hours
12 hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a geography class, Abigail, Daniel, and Mia were discussing the shape of Earth due to its fast rotation. What shape did they conclude it has?
Perfect sphere
Elliptical
Oblate spheroid
Cube
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Arjun, Aria, and Olivia were discussing the belief before the heliocentric model was accepted. What was that belief?
The Sun revolves around Earth.
Earth is the center of the universe.
The Moon revolves around the Sun.
Earth revolves around the Moon.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How long does the Moon take to complete one full revolution around Earth?
24 hours
365.25 days
28 days
12 months
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?
The Moon doesn't rotate.
The Moon's rotation is synchronous with its revolution.
The Moon is stationary.
Earth's gravity pulls only one side of the Moon.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When Earth revolves around the Sun, what is the path it takes called?
Rotation
Axis
Orbit
Revolution
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