Revolution and Rotation

How long is a day on earth?

• 22 hours
• 365 days
• 12 hours
• 24 hours

The earth orbits around the _________

• sun
• moon
• other planets
• solar system

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

• rotation
• revolution

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation
• Earth's tilt & revolution
• Earth's rotation & rovolution
• Earth's tilt & resolution

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit
• double axis

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

• Sun
• Moon
• The Earth doesn't revolve
• The sun rotates

What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

• orbit
• axis
• equator
• latitude

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day
• one week
• one month
• one year