Core Knowledge Astronomy ch 3

What is the main reason you cannot feel Earth's movement?

• Because Earth is not moving

• Because of Earth's large size compared to yours

• Because you are moving faster than Earth

• Because Earth is flat

What is the imaginary line through the center of Earth called?

• Equator

• Meridian

• Axis

• Orbit

How long does it take for Earth to make one full rotation around its axis?

• 30 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 365 days

In which direction does Earth spin?

• East to West

• West to East

• North to South

• South to North

What causes the apparent movement of the sun and stars across the sky?

• The moon's orbit

• The stars' movement

• The sun's movement

• Earth's rotation

What evidence can be observed to prove Earth's rotation?

• Changing constellations

• Changing shadows

• Changing weather

• Changing tides

What is the shape of Earth?

• Sphere

• Flat

• Cylinder

• Square

What is the path of the sun across the sky?

• North to South

• South to North

• West to East

• East to West

What changes the visible constellations in the night sky?

• The sun's position

• The moon's phases

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• Earth's rotation

What is the evidence that Earth orbits the sun?

• The moon's phases

• Changing weather patterns

• The sun's movement

• Changing constellations with seasons