Generation Genius Earths Orbit and Rotation

How long does it take the Earth to make one rotation on its axis?

• 365.25 days

• 24 hours

• 28 days

• 12 hours

How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the Sun?

• 365.25 days

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 1 month

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Earth’s orbit around the sun is what causes night and day.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the length of shadows to change over the course of the day?

• Sun's orbit

• Moon's orbit

• Earth's rotation

• Moon's rotation

What time of the day will your shadow be the shortest?

• 9:00 am

• 12:00 pm (noon)

• 3:00 pm

• 5:00 pm

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

• The movement of the stars

• The orbit of the Earth around the sun

• None of these

What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Movement of the stars

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• None of these

What causes the need for time zones?

• Sun dials

• Shadows

• Movement of the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

The length of day is the same for all planets in our Solar System?

• True

• False

How often do we have a leap year?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years