Understanding Earth's Movements

What causes days and nights on Earth?

• The distance from the Sun

• The movement of the Earth on its axis.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The phases of the Moon

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

• 48 hours

• 36 hours

• 12 hours

• 23 hours 56 minutes

In which direction does Earth rotate?

• East to West

• North to South

• South to North

• West to East

What is the term for Earth's movement around the sun?

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

• tilt

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution?

• 364.5 days

• 366 days

• 365.25 or 365 1/4 days

• 365 days

What angle is Earth tilted at?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 23.5 degrees or 23 1/2 degrees

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

• The distance from the Earth to the Moon.

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• Changes in ocean currents.

• Earth's tilting and revolution

What do lines of latitude measure?

• Altitude above sea level in meters.

• Distance north or south of the equator in degrees.

• Time zones across the globe.

• Distance east or west of the prime meridian in degrees.

What do lines of longitude measure?

• Lines of longitude are drawn north to south to measure the position of a place east to west round the earth.

• The height above sea level.

• The distance north or south of the Equator.

• The angle of the Earth's tilt.

When lines of latitude are placed over lines of longitude on a map, they form a ___

• Map

• Latitude and longitude framework

• Grid