Rotation and Revolution

What does 'rotation' refer to?

• A) Earth's movement around the Sun

• B) Earth's spinning motion about its own axis

• C) The Sun's movement around the Earth

• D) The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

What is the result of Earth's rotation?

• A) Seasons

• B) Day and night

• C) Tides

• D) Eclipses

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

• From east to west

• From west to east

• From north to south

• From south to north

What does 'revolution' refer to?

• Earth's spinning motion about its own axis

• Earth's movement around the Sun

• The Sun's movement around the Earth

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

How often does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

• Once every 24 hours

• Once every 30 days

• Once every 365 days

• Once every 12 hours.

What is responsible for the seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• The Moon's orbit

• The Sun's rotation

Do Earth's rotation and revolution happen at the same time?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is like spinning on a top?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Inertia

Which motion is similar to orbiting around another object?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Inertia

• Gravity

Why don't we feel the Earth spinning?

• Because the Earth is too small.

• Because the Earth rotates at a near-constant speed.

• Because the Earth doesn't spin.

• Because we are not on Earth.