Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What is the imaginary line around which the Earth spins?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Revolution

• Rotation

What is the circular movement of an object spinning around its axis called?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Axis

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution?

• 365 days

• 366 days

• 364 days

• 363 days

What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

• It causes day and night

• It creates different seasons

• It affects the Earth's rotation

• It changes the Earth's orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes summer in a region?

• Leaning towards the Sun

• Leaning away from the Sun

• Rotation of the Earth

• Revolution of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do we have different seasons?

• Due to Earth's rotation

• Due to Earth's revolution

• Due to Earth's tilt

• Due to Earth's orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the angle made by the Earth's axis with the orbital plane?

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 66 degrees

• 90 degrees