Earth's Rotation and Revolution Concepts

The study of space and the universe is

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Ecology

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The earth is tilted on its _____

• line

• equator

• axis

• core

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One rotation of Earth is equal to

• a day.

• a year.

• a month. 

The earth movement around the sun is called:

• revolution

• rotation

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The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 25.3

• 30.2

• 24

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What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & rovolution

• Earth's tilt & resolution

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What type of orbit does the Earth have?  This was proven by astronomer Johannes Kepler.

• An elliptical orbit around the moon.

• An elliptical orbit around the Sun.

• A circular orbit around the moon.

• A circular orbit around the Sun.

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Day and night are caused by _______________.

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Moon's revolution

• Moon's rotation

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What is Earth's daily motion on its axis called?

• Rotation

• Revolution

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it is far from the sun

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