Earth's Seasons and Rotational Effects

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• The sun's rotation

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

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The moon's phases

• The Earth's tilt on its axis and its orbit

• The sun's temperature changes

When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

Which planet has a day that lasts 243 Earth days?

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

• Jupiter