Earth Movement and Seasons Quiz

What movement of the Earth causes day and night?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis tilt

• Solar flare

How long does the Earth take to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

What imaginary line divides the Earth into two equal halves?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

• Earth’s rotation

• Earth’s tilted axis and revolution around the Sun

• Movement of the moon

• Variation in the Earth’s speed

What is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere called?

• Spring equinox

• Winter solstice

• Autumnal equinox

• Summer solstice

Which part of the Earth gets the most sunlight all year?

• Polar regions

• Temperate zone

• Tropics

• Arctic Circle

How many degrees is the Earth’s axis tilted?

• 45°

• 23.5°

• 66.5°

• 90°

How many time zones does the Earth have?

• 12

• 24

• 30

• 48

When does an equinox occur?

• When the North Pole tilts towards the Sun

• When the Sun is directly over the equator

• When there is no daylight

• When the Sun is closest to the Earth

What is the time difference between two consecutive time zones?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 30 minutes

• 12 hours