Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What is the name of the imaginary line that Earth spins around?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Meridian

How many hours does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 hours

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What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Moon orbiting Earth

• Earth rotating on its axis

• Earth revolving around the Sun

• The Sun spinning

When it is daytime in your location, where is the Sun in the sky?

• Below the horizon

• Above the horizon

• Behind the Moon

• On the opposite side of Earth

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What happens to the length of a shadow as the Sun appears higher in the sky?

• It gets longer

• It gets shorter

• It stays the same

• It disappears

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Which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

• North to South

• East to West

• South to North

• West to East

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If you stand outside at noon, where will your shadow most likely be?

• Long and pointing west

• Short and close to your feet

• Long and pointing east

• Not visible at all

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Why do shadows change position and length throughout the day?

• The Sun changes size

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Moon blocks the Sun

• The Sun moves closer to Earth

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If you observe your shadow in the morning, where will it point?

• Toward the north

• Toward the south

• Toward the west

• Toward the east

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How does the rotation of Earth affect the way we see the Sun move in the sky?

• It makes the Sun appear to rise and set

• It makes the Sun stay in one place

• It causes the Sun to change color

• It makes the Sun disappear

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