Doc's 8th Earth's Rotation

How often does the Earth rotate on its axis?

• Every 12 hours

• Every 24 hours

• Every 48 hours

• Every 72 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does the Earth's rotation cause?

• Seasons

• Day and night

• Tides

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The side facing the Sun experiences ______, while the other side has night.

• day

• rain

• snow

• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Square

• Triangular

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

• 365 days (1 year).

• 360 days.

• 366 days.

• 364 days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Revolution, along with Earth’s tilt.

• The distance from the Sun.

• The phases of the Moon.

• The rotation of the Earth.

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What is the degree of Earth's axial tilt?

• 15°

• 23.5°

• 30°

• 45°

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of _______.

• sunlight

• rainfall

• wind

• snowfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When one hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it experiences ______, while the other experiences ______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to the days and temperatures during spring?

• Days get longer and temperatures get warmer.

• Days get shorter and temperatures get colder.

• Days remain the same and temperatures fluctuate.

• Days get longer and temperatures get colder.

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