Earth's Rotation Quiz

What does the term "ROTATE" refer to in the context of Earth?

• The movement of Earth around the Sun

• The spinning of Earth on its axis

• The change of seasons on Earth

• The gravitational pull between Earth and the Moon

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What natural phenomenon is caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis?

• The tides

• The seasons

• Night and day

• Solar eclipses

What is the Earth's axis?

• A line from the East Pole to the West Pole

• A line from the North Pole to the South Pole

• A circle around the Earth's equator

• A line from the Earth to the Sun

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How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted with respect to the North?

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 90 degrees

What shape is Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Perfectly circular

• Square

• Slightly elliptical or nearly circular

• Triangular

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's revolution on its tilted axis

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

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

• 365 days

• 365.25 days

• 364 days

• 366 days

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What does the term "elliptical" refer to in terms of shape?

• A) A shape with four equal sides

• B) A shape that is nearly circular or oval shaped

• C) A shape with five sides

• D) A shape with three sides

What is a planet?

• A small object that orbits a planet

• A large round object that revolves around a star and has cleared the region around its orbit

• A celestial body that produces its own light

• A natural satellite that revolves around a planet