Earth's Rotation and Its Effects

Earth's Rotation and Its Effects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial explains the concept of Earth's rotation on its axis, which takes 24 hours to complete. It describes the speed of this rotation as 1600 km/h and highlights the resulting phenomenon of day and night. The side of Earth facing the sun experiences daylight, while the opposite side experiences night.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Rotation

Revolution

Translation

Orbit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

48 hours

24 hours

12 hours

72 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate speed of Earth's rotation?

800 km/h

2000 km/h

1200 km/h

1600 km/h

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation?

Seasons

Tides

Eclipses

Day and Night

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of Earth experiences daylight during rotation?

The part facing the stars

The part facing the Moon

The part facing away from the Sun

The part facing the Sun