Exploring Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What are the two main motions of the Earth discussed in the video?

• Rotation and Orbit

• Orbit and Spin

• Revolution and Spin

• Rotation and Revolution

What is the imaginary line called that the Earth rotates around?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Axis of Rotation

• Equator

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

• 12 hours

• 23 hours and 56 minutes

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

• North to South

• South to North

• West to East

• East to West

What phenomenon is caused by the Earth's rotation?

• Eclipses

• Seasons

• Tides

• Day and Night

What was the first experiment to provide direct evidence of Earth's rotation?

• Foucault Pendulum

• Newton's Laws

• Galileo's Telescope

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

What is the period of time it takes for the Earth to go around the Sun called?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Revolution

• Cycle

How many objects are required for a revolution to occur?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

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In which direction does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

• Clockwise

• South to North

• Counterclockwise

• North to South

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