Rotation vs Revolution

What is the term used to describe the spinning of Earth on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Tilt

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• The Sun's rotation

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If Earth did not rotate, what would happen to the day and night cycle?

• There would be no change

• There would be no day and night cycle

• Days would be longer

• Nights would be longer

Which direction does Earth rotate when viewed from above the North Pole?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• East to West

• West to East

What is the imaginary line called that Earth rotates around?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Meridian

How many times does Earth rotate on its axis in one year?

• 1 time

• 365 times

• 12 times

• 30 times

What is the main reason we experience different times of day?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's phases

• The Sun's movement

Which part of Earth experiences daylight at any given time?

• The side facing the Moon

• The side facing the Sun

• The side facing away from the Sun

• The side facing the North Pole

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky?

• The Sun appears to move from west to east

• The Sun appears to move from east to west

• The Sun does not appear to move

• The Sun appears to move north to south

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