Earth in Space--middle 3

What is the study of the moon, stars, and other celestial objects in space called?

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Biology

• Meteorology

What is the imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and the North & South poles called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Meridian

• Latitude

How long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

What is the movement of one object around another called?

• Revolution

• Spin

• Rotation

• Orbit

In which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?

• South to North

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• North to South

What causes the sun to appear to rise in the East and set in the West?

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's orbit

What is the distance north or south of the equator measured in?

• Degrees

• Inches

• Miles

• Kilometers

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Rectangular

• Circular

• Triangular

• Elliptical

What is the main cause of our seasons?

• Earth's atmosphere

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's rotation

Which season occurs when the sun is highest in the sky?

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

• Winter