Earth's Rotation Quiz

What is the primary difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

• Rotation refers to Earth's orbit around the Sun, while revolution is its spin on its axis.

• Rotation is Earth's spin on its axis, while revolution is its orbit around the Sun.

• Both rotation and revolution refer to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• Rotation and revolution are the same phenomena.

How many degrees does Earth rotate per hour?

• 25 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 15 degrees

What determines the width of each time zone on Earth?

• 15 degrees of longitude

• 30 degrees of longitude

• 10 degrees of longitude

• 20 degrees of longitude

Why do stars appear to rise in the east and set in the west?

• Due to Earth's revolution around the Sun.

• Because the stars are stationary and Earth is moving around them.

• Due to Earth's rotation from west to east.

• Because the stars are moving around Earth.

What is the geocentric model?

• A model where Earth is at the center of the universe.

• A model where the stars revolve around the Sun.

• A model where the Moon is at the center of the universe.

• A model where the Sun is at the center of the universe.

What are star trails?

• The paths of comets in the sky.

• Photographs showing the apparent motion of stars due to Earth's rotation.

• The trails left by shooting stars.

• The actual paths stars take in the sky.

Which star is used to determine the direction of north?

• Sirius

• Vega

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

What is the Coriolis effect?

• The change in wind direction due to Earth's revolution.

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• The effect of gravity on ocean tides.

• The deflection of moving fluids due to Earth's rotation.

In which direction do fluids deflect in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?

• Downward

• To the right

• To the left

• Upward

What does the Foucault pendulum demonstrate?

• The rotation of Earth on its axis.

• The rotation of the Sun.

• The movement of stars in the sky.

• The revolution of Earth around the Sun.