ESS.4.1.1 (Earth's Rotation) Review

What is the scientific explanation for day and night on Earth?

• The Moon's rotation.

• Earth's revolution around the Sun.

• Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The movement of the stars.

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Which of the following best describes why we experience day and night?

• The Sun's movement.

• Earth's tilt.

• Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The Moon's phases.

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What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's orbit.

• The Sun's brightness.

• Rotation of Earth on its axis.

• Changes in the weather.

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

• 12 hours.

• 24 hours.

• 48 hours.

• 1 week.

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During which part of Earth's rotation do we experience daytime?

• Morning.

• Evening.

• Noon.

• Midnight.

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What term is used to describe the imaginary line around which Earth rotates?

• Equator.

• Tropic of Cancer.

• Prime Meridian.

• Axis.

How does Earth's rotation affect the length of day and night?

• It doesn't affect it.

• Causes seasons.

• Determines the temperature.

• Creates the cycle of day and night.

Which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?

• Clockwise.

• Counterclockwise.

• North to South.

• South to North.

What would happen if Earth stopped rotating on its axis?

• Permanent day on one side, night on the other.

• Constant daylight everywhere.

• No more seasons.

• The end of life on Earth.

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How does Earth's rotation impact the perception of sunrise and sunset?

• Changes the colors of the sky.

• Determines the time of high tide.

• Creates the illusion of the Sun moving across the sky.

• Affects the visibility of stars at night.

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