Moon's Rotation and Earth's Rotation

The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____

• revolution

• rotation

• precession

• orbit

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The process of Earth spinning on its axis is referred to as

• revolution

• ionization

• rotation

• ellipse

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A line, real or imaginary, around which something spins

• rotation

• axis

• compass

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What is the term for the Moon's rotation period being the same as its orbit around Earth?

• Synchronous rotation

• Asynchronous rotation

• Retrograde rotation

• Prograde rotation

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

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours

Which of the following best describes the Moon's rotation?

• The Moon rotates once every 24 hours

• The Moon does not rotate

• The Moon rotates once every 27.3 days

• The Moon rotates once every 365 days

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on its shape?

• It causes Earth to be a perfect sphere

• It causes Earth to be an oblate spheroid

• It causes Earth to be a flat disc

• It has no effect on Earth's shape

Which phenomenon is caused by the Earth's rotation?

• Tides

• Day and night

• Seasons

• Lunar phases

What is the main reason we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon does not rotate

• The Moon's rotation period matches its orbit period

• The Moon's orbit is elliptical

• The Moon is tidally locked with the Sun

How does the rotation of the Earth affect the Coriolis effect?

• It causes the Coriolis effect to be stronger at the equator

• It causes the Coriolis effect to be stronger at the poles

• It has no effect on the Coriolis effect

• It reverses the Coriolis effect

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