KS3 Earth's orbit and seasons Revision Monkey

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 23.4 degrees

• 15 degrees

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full spin on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

How many days does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 367 days

• 365 days

• 366 days

• 364 days

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

• Circular

• Triangular

• Elliptical

• Rectangular

Why do we have leap years?

• Because the Earth takes 365.24 days to orbit the Sun

• Because the Earth spins faster every four years

• Because the Sun moves closer to the Earth

• Because the Moon affects the Earth's orbit

Which planet has the shortest orbit duration in our solar system?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

Which planet has the longest orbit duration in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's tilted axis and elliptical orbit

• The Sun's changing temperature

• The Moon's gravitational pull

When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn

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

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian