What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Shadows, Seasons and the Phases of the Moon

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Rotation is the orbit of Earth around the sun, while revolution is the spinning of Earth on its axis.
Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.
Rotation refers to the tilt of the Earth, while revolution refers to the distance from the sun.
Rotation is the movement of the sun around the Earth, while revolution is the movement of the Earth on its axis.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where do shadows face at sunset?
East
West
North
South
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the position of the sun at sunset?
In the east
In the north
In the south
In the west
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a full moon?
A phase of the moon when it is completely dark.
A phase of the moon when it is partially illuminated.
A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and appears as a complete circle.
A phase of the moon that occurs only during a solar eclipse.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is Earth's revolution?
The movement of Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days.
The rotation of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.
The orbit of Earth around the moon, which takes about 28 days.
The tilt of Earth's axis, which affects the seasons.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What causes the seasons to change?
The distance of Earth from the sun
The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
The gravitational pull of the moon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect sunlight?
It causes the Earth to experience day and night cycles.
It affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.
It has no effect on sunlight.
It increases the overall temperature of the Earth.
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