Orbits and Rotation

What is the name of the path that the Earth takes around the sun?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Revolution

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

Which direction does the Earth rotate?

• North to South

• East to West

• West to East

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The movement of the moon

What is the angle of the Earth's axis tilt?

• 23.5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 45 degrees

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons

• It has no effect

• It makes the Earth spin faster

• It causes different parts of the Earth to receive different amounts of sunlight

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Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• Becuase the Earth gets closer to the sun

• Because of the tilt of the Earth's axis

• Because the sun changes size

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What happens during a leap year?

• The Earth orbits the sun faster

• We add an extra day to the calendar

• The sun moves closer to the Earth

What role does gravity play in the Earth's orbit?

• It pushes the Earth away from the sun

• It keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun

• It makes the Earth Spin

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Which hemisphere is Australia in?

• Northern hemisphere

• Southern hemisphere