CL.5 BK.6-1-Movement of the Earth

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates on?

• Equator

• Meridian

• Axis

• Latitude

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What causes the cycle of day and night?

• The gravitational pull of the Moon.

• The orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

What is it called when the Earth moves around the Sun?

• Rotation

• Translation

• Revolution

• Orbit

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 365.25 days

• 365 days

• 366 days

• 364.5 days

What happens to the temperature in the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

• The temperature fluctuates wildly in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

• The temperature increases in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

• The temperature remains constant in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

• The temperature decreases in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

Why do different parts of the world have different local times?

• Local times are determined by the distance from the equator.

• All countries use the same time regardless of location.

• Local times are based on the lunar cycle.

• Different parts of the world have different local times due to the Earth's rotation and the division into time zones.

What is a time zone?

• A time zone is a measurement of distance.

• A time zone is a seasonal change in weather.

• A time zone is a type of clock.

• A time zone is a region with the same standard time.

How many hours are usually between neighbouring time zones?

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 30 minutes

What is daytime on Earth?

• Daytime is when the moon is visible in the sky.

• Daytime is the period when a location on Earth is illuminated by sunlight.

• Daytime is the time when it rains on Earth.

• Daytime occurs during the winter solstice only.