How does Earth move?

The earth is always moving.

• true

• false

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Earth rotates in what direction?

• from west to east

• from east to west

Earth turns around its axis. An imaginary line that goes through its center.

• True

• False

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The spinning of a planet, moon, or star is called _____.

• Revolution

• Rotation

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Earth's rotation causes __________.

• the seasons

• night and day

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

• a year

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

The earth orbits around...

• the sun.
• the moon
• other planets
• the Milky Way

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 29.5 days

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

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