Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle

Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the phenomenon of day and night caused by Earth's rotation on its axis. As Earth rotates, different parts face the Sun, resulting in day and night. This rotation takes 24 hours. The video also highlights that other planets have different rotation speeds, affecting the length of their days. For instance, Jupiter's day is 10 Earth hours, while Venus's day is 243 Earth days.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

The Sun's rotation on its axis

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Moon's orbit around the Earth

The Earth's orbit around the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Equator

Meridian

Axis

Latitude

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

365 days

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we experience a daily pattern of day and night?

Because of the Sun's movement

Because of the Earth's revolution

Because of the Earth's rotation

Because of the Moon's phases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is a day on Jupiter compared to Earth?

24 Earth hours

10 Earth hours

243 Earth days

48 Earth hours

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet has a day that lasts 243 Earth days?

Mars

Venus

Jupiter

Saturn