Earth's Rotation and Revolution Concepts

What makes the sun seem to disappear at the end of the day?

• The sun hides behind the mountains.

• The Earth is moving.

• The sun goes to sleep.

• Clouds cover the sun.

What is the imaginary line that goes through the middle of the Earth called?

• The equator

• The axis

• The orbit

• The horizon

What is it called when the Earth spins around its own axis?

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Tilt

What does the Earth's spinning movement (rotation) cause?

• Different seasons

• Day and night

• The moon to shine

• Wind and rain

How long does it take for the Earth to spin around one full time?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 365 days

What is it called when the Earth travels all the way around the sun?

• Rotation

• Spinning

• Revolution

• Tilting

How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one trip around the sun?

• 24 days

• 60 days

• 180 days

• 365 days

What is special about the Earth's axis?

• It is perfectly straight.

• It is made of metal.

• It is a little tilted.

• It changes direction often.

What does the tilt of the Earth's axis help to create?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Different seasons

• Ocean tides

When a part of the Earth leans towards the sun, what kind of weather does it usually have?

• Winter with short days

• Summer with long days

• Spring with rain

• Autumn with falling leaves