Earth's Motion Quiz

What is the motion of the Earth around its axis called?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Spin

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 36 hours

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What does the Earth's rotation cause to appear to move?

• The stars

• The moon

• The sun

• The clouds

What is the motion of one object around another called?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Spinning

• Circling

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How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

• 30 days

• 180 days

• 365 days

• 90 days

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What does the Earth's revolution allow us to see throughout the year?

• Different planets

• Different stars

• Different clouds

• Different oceans

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Which of the following is an example of Earth's rotation?

• Seasons changing

• Day and night cycle

• Tides rising and falling

• Moon phases

Which of the following is an example of Earth's revolution?

• Day and night cycle

• Seasonal changes

• Tides rising and falling

• Moon phases

What is one of the two ways Earth moves?

• Spinning

• Jumping

• Rotation

• Sliding

What is the other way Earth moves besides rotation?

• Jumping

• Revolution

• Sliding

• Spinning