Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What causes the change from day to night on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilt

Explain how Earth's tilt affects the seasons.

Tags

Understanding

Earth completes one ___ around the Sun every 365.24 days.

Which direction does Earth rotate when viewed from above the North Pole?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• East to West

• North to South

Describe the role of gravity in Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Tags

Understanding

Earth's rotation axis is ___.

What would happen if the gravitational pull between the Sun and Earth suddenly stopped?

• Earth would fly off into space in a straight line

• Earth would stop moving

• Earth would move closer to the Sun

• Earth would start rotating faster