Quiz on Earth's Rotation

Which of the following is NOT a pattern caused by Earth's rotation?

• Shadows

• Apparent Motion of the Sun

• Day & Night

• Earthquakes

How many patterns are mentioned that occur due to Earth's rotation?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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What does Earth's rotation cause in terms of sunlight?

• Constant sunlight

• Day and night cycle

• Permanent darkness

• Solar eclipses

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What do we call the periods of light and dark caused by the Earth's rotation?

• Seasons

• Day and night

• Months

• Years

Which direction is labeled as "Day" on the diagram?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which direction is labeled as "Night" on the diagram?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What is the result of the Earth rotating on its axis?

• The change of seasons

• The occurrence of day and night

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The formation of mountains

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What is the purpose of the red line on the Earth in the diagram?

• To show the equator

• To show the axis of rotation

• To show the prime meridian

• To show the international date line

What does the black arrow at the bottom of the Earth in the diagram indicate?

• The direction of Earth's rotation

• The direction of the wind

• The direction of ocean currents

• The direction of sunlight

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What do sunrise and sunset describe?

• The Sun actually rising and setting

• How the Sun appears to move above and below the horizon

• The Sun moving closer and farther from Earth

• The Sun changing colors