What If the Earth Stopped Spinning?

What is one of the key factors that makes Earth a suitable place for life?

• Its atmosphere

• Its 24-hour rotation rate

• Its size

• Its distance from the Sun

If Earth suddenly stopped spinning, what would happen to the atmosphere?

• It would become stationary

• It would move in the opposite direction

• It would continue moving at the same speed

• It would stop moving immediately

What would happen to the land masses if Earth stopped spinning?

• They would sink into the ocean

• They would be covered in ice

• They would remain unchanged

• They would be swept clean of loose objects

How would Earth's water distribution change if it stopped spinning?

• Water would gather at the equator

• Water would spread evenly across the planet

• Water would evaporate completely

• Water would move towards the poles

What would be the result of Earth's rotation stopping on the length of a day?

• A day would remain 24 hours

• A day would last 12 hours

• A day would last a year

• A day would last 48 hours

If Earth stopped spinning, how would the seasonal cycle be affected?

• Seasons would become more extreme

• Seasons would disappear

• Seasons would last longer

• Seasons would remain the same

What role does Earth's rotation play in generating its magnetic field?

• It helps create the magnetic field

• It weakens the magnetic field

• It has no role

• It reverses the magnetic field

What could happen to the ozone layer if Earth lost its magnetic field?

• It would expand

• It would be ruptured by solar winds

• It would remain unchanged

• It would become stronger

What is the potential consequence of increased solar radiation on Earth?

• Increased plant growth

• Burning of living organisms

• Formation of new land masses

• Cooling of the planet

What is the origin of the name 'Earth'?

• It comes from Latin

• It is derived from Greek

• It originates from English and German

• It is a modern invention