Grade 4 Earth Movement Practice Quiz

The earth rotates

• clockwise rotation

• counterclockwise rotation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is caused by the rotation of the Earth?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Day and night cycle

• Ocean tides

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What would happen to the day and night cycle if the Earth's rotation speed significantly increased?

• Days and nights would be longer

• Days and nights would be shorter

• There would be no change

• Only nights would be shorter

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit
• double axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

• Sun

• Moon

• the Earth doesn't revolve

• Mercury

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

It is ______ on the side of the Earth facing the Sun.

• night

• day

• summer

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.
• The Earth revolves around the Sun.
• The Sun rotates on its axis.
• The Earth rotates on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In what direction does the Sun appear to rise every morning?

• North
• East
• West
• South

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When do shadows appear to be the longest length?

• Early afternoon

• At night

• At sunrise or sunset

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

In which direction does the Sun set?

• North

• South

• East

• West