Earth's Motion and Moon

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

• 27.3 days

• 365.24 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

How long does it take the Moon to make one complete ROTATION?

• 27.3 days

• 365.24 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _______

• revolution

• rotation

• orbit

• tide

Day and night is caused by the _______ of the Earth on its axis.

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

• dancing

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation

• Earth's rotation and revolution

• Earth's tilt and revolution

• Earth's rotation and tilt

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, what season is it in New York State?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What force keeps the Earth in it's orbit around the sun?

• gravity

• Centripetal force

• friction

• magnetism

Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Earth is closer to the Sun

• Earth spins slower

• Days are longer

• More direct light from the Earth's tilt

The moon is lit because the moon

• makes it's own light

• fussion

• reflects sunlight

• fission