Rotation, Revolution practice Quiz

In which layer of the atmosphere does all our weather occur?

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

What is another name for the central axis also known as the calmest part of the storm?

• ear

• eye

• eye wall

• nostril

What is revolution?

• process of earth spinning on its axis

• process of sun moving around the earth

• process of the earth moving around the sun

The atmosphere is primarily made up of which gas?

• Oxygen

• water vapor

• helium

• Nitrogen

What determines the length of one day on Earth?

• The time it takes for the Earth to circle the Moon

• The time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun

• The time it takes for the Earth to circle around the Sun

• The time it takes for the Earth to spin once on its axis

The most dangerous part of the vortex is the _________________.

• eye wall

• outer bands

• center

• base

It takes how long for the earth to make one complete revolution around the sun?

• 6 months

• 24 hours

• 365 ¼ days

• 3 months

Does the sun move around the earth?

• Yes

• No

What is the main source of heat energy for the planet earth?

• Precipitation

• Metals

• Air

• the sun

Which is an example of a vortex?

• rainbow

• fog

• tornado

• sunshower