Earth's Rotation Quiz

What is the imaginary line on which Earth spins?

• Axis

• Mason Dixon Line

• North Pole

• Revolution

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the climate in different regions?

• It causes the equator to have extreme seasons

• It results in uniform temperatures worldwide

• It leads to varying seasons in different hemispheres

• It causes the poles to receive more sunlight

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Based on the diagram, which lunar phase will occur directly after X?

• Gibbous Moon

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 60 minutes

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As the full moon phase ends, what changes occur in the moon's appearance? Choose TWO correct answers.

• The illuminated portion of the moon will shrink.

• The moon will become brighter each night.

• The dark area of the moon will grow.

• The moon will disappear completely.

• The moon will remain fully visible.

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Which season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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In the Northern Hemisphere, what is the sequence of seasons starting from June through March?

• Summer, autumn, winter, spring

• Autumn, winter, spring, summer

• Winter, spring, summer, autumn

• Spring, summer, autumn, winter

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Two students illustrated how Earth's rotation affects the cycle of day and night. Which student's illustration correctly depicts this phenomenon and why?

• Student A, because the revolution of the Earth around the Sun causes day and night.

• Student A, because the rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

• Student B, because the revolution of the Earth around the Sun causes day and night.

• Student B, because the rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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What is the next Moon phase in the pattern above?

• full moon

• new moon

• first quarter moon

• last quarter moon

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The table shows some patterns of seasonal changes in the United States. What patterns most likely belong in the last section of the table?

• Warm temperatures, many animals are born, flowers begin to bloom

• Cooler temperatures, shorter daylight hours, many trees lose their leaves

• Very hot temperatures, drought conditions, plants become dormant

• Cold temperatures, ice storms, longer daylight hours

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