Rotation, Revolution, Axis, Season, and Polaris Quiz

Earth spinning on its axis is called________

• revolution

• rotation

• spinning

• orbiting

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

• 12 hours

• 16 hours

• 20 hours

• 24 hours

What is it called when the Earth revolves or orbits around the sun is called?

• circling

• rotation

• revolution

• spinning

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How long is one revolution?

• 365 weeks

• 356 days

• 365 days

• 356 weeks

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Earth spins on its ________.

• center

• rotation

• axis

• revolution

How many degrees is Earth tilted?

• 16.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 13.5 degrees

• 26.5 degrees

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If the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun which season could it be?

• summer

• winter

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If the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun which season could it be?

• summer

• winter

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What is the significance of the North Star?

• is considered true South

• is considered true North

• is considered true East

• is considered true West

What is another name given to the North Star?

• Polar

• Polaris

• N. Pole Star

• Pollarri