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Which of the following best defines a rotation?

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Earth moving around the Sun

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• The planets moving around the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Complete the following statement: Every day, the Earth _____________ on its axis, causing day and night. Every year, the Earth ______________ around the Sun.

• Revolves; Rotates

• Rotates; Rotates

• Rotates; Revolves

• Revolves; Revolves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False. The Earth's axis is slightly tilted, causing some parts of the Earth to receive more sunlight than others.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes Earth's axis?

• An invisible line that runs from the United States to Japan

• An invisible line that runs from South America to Hawaii

• An invisible line that runs from Europe to Asia

• An invisible line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

How many long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 Week

• 30 Days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following best defines a revolution?

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• The Earth moving around the Sun

• The planets moving around the Sun

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 Week

• 30 days

True or False. Without the Earth's tilt, there would be no change in the seasons.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

True or False. The Earth's orbit around the Sun is a perfect circle.

• True

• False

About how long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

• 24 hours, or one day

• 27-28 days, or one month

• 365 days, or one year