Understanding Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle

Understanding Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

3rd - 5th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explains how the Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours, causing different parts of the Earth to face the sun and experience daytime, while others face away and experience nighttime. This cycle is known as the alternation of day and night. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

24 hours

72 hours

48 hours

12 hours

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the part of the Earth that is facing the sun?

It experiences nighttime

It remains in twilight

It becomes colder

It experiences daytime

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the Earth experiences nighttime?

The part facing the sun

The part at the equator

The part facing away from the sun

The part at the poles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the regular change between day and night?

Lunar cycle

Seasonal change

Solar cycle

Alternation of day and night

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the alternation of day and night on Earth?

The tilt of the Earth's axis

The moon's orbit around the Earth

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's revolution around the sun