Earth's Movement Quiz

What is the imaginary line that passes from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

• Ellipse

• Orbit

• Axis

• Equator

What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?

• Inertia

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Gravity

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

• 12 hours

• 1 week

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

What is the movement of one object around another called?

• Revolution

• Gravity

• Inertia

• Rotation

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

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 1 month

• 1 day

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Why do areas near the equator have less seasonal temperature variation?

• They are closer to the sun

• They receive more sunlight

• They have a smaller axis tilt

• They have a larger axis tilt

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The rotation of Earth

• The revolution of Earth

• The force of gravity

• The tilt of Earth's axis

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During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the sun?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

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What is the measure of the force of gravity on an object called?

• Mass

• Velocity

• Weight

• Inertia

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How does the force of gravity between two objects change with more distance between them?

• Reverses

• Increases

• Stays the same

• Decreases