Exploring Earth Rotation and Revolution Concepts

What force keeps the Earth and other planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Nuclear Force

• Electromagnetic Force

What is the typical direction of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

• Random

• It doesn't rotate

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

What is the term used to describe the plane in which the Earth orbits the Sun?

• Plane of the Horizon

• Plane of the Meridian

• Plane of the Ecliptic

• Plane of the Equator

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 365 and a quarter days

• 24 hours

• 12 months

• 30 days

What is the degree of the Earth's axial tilt?

• 15 degrees

• 23 and a half degrees

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

What would happen if the Earth's axis were not tilted?

• Nights would be longer

• We would have no seasons

• Days would be longer

• The Earth would stop rotating

What is the term for the time when the Earth's North axis is tilted most towards the Sun?

• Winter Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

During which event do we experience equal hours of daylight and nighttime?

• None of the above

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt in relation to the Sun?

• It affects the Earth's gravity

• It changes the Earth's orbit

• It creates the seasons

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster

What happens to the number of daylight hours during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?

• They are at their minimum

• They are at their maximum

• They remain constant

• They are equal to nighttime hours