Revolution vs Rotation

Which of these changes would likely occur if the Earth rotated faster?

• The length of the seasons would be shorter.

• The length of the seasons would be longer.

• The length of a day would be shorter.

• The length of a day would be longer.

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

• rotation

• revolution

• orbit

• double axis

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.

• Earth's rotation and revolution.

• Earth's tilt and revolution.

• Earth's tilt and resolution

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What is the movement of an object in an elliptical path around another object called?

• rotation

• solstice

• revolution

• equinox

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One orbit of Earth around the Sun takes 1 year, also known as a ________________?

• leap year

• day

• Revolution

• Rotation

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What is the action of spinning around an axis called?

• solstice

• rotation

• equinox

• revolution

About how long does it take Earth to make a complete revolution around the Sun?

• day

• hour

• week

• year

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If Earth revolved at a faster rate, what would MOST likely occur?

• Daylight hours would decrease.

• Annual rainfall would increase.

• Annual temperature variation would be greater.

• Seasons would be shorter.

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As Earth rotates, different parts of the Earth receive sunlight at different times. Which of the following is a direct result of that? (check ALL that apply)

• Daytime is longer in the US.

• There are different time zones around the world.

• In the US, the east coast turns towards the Sun first.

• In the US, the west coast is 3 hours behind the east coast.

• Nighttime is longer in the US.

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