WorksheetsRotation and Revolution
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 5hrs 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
You are getting ready for school. On the other side of the world, students are getting ready for _______.
a)
school
b)
bed
c)
breakfast
d)
lunch
2.
Which movement of Earth causes day and night?
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
3.
How long is a day on earth?
a)
22 hours
b)
365 days
c)
12 hours
d)
24 hours
4.
The earth orbits around the _________
a)
sun
b)
moon
c)
other planets
d)
solar system
5.
How long does it take earth to make one revolution around the sun?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
365 days
d)
30 days
6.
The hemisphere where you live.
a)
equator
b)
southern
c)
northern
d)
eastern
7.
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
a)
It is summer.
b)
It is spring.
c)
It is winter.
d)
It is fall.
8.
Why is it warmer in the summer?
a)
Closer to the sun
b)
More direct light from Earth's tilt
c)
Stronger light from the sun
d)
Earth spins slower
9.
In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
a)
towards
b)
Neither away or toward
c)
away
10.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
11.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
12.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
13.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
14.
What causes more heat, indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?
a)
indirect
b)
direct
15.
If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its summer in the Southern hemisphere.
a)
spring
b)
summer
c)
fall
d)
winter
16.
What direction does Earth rotate and revolve?
a)
clockwise
b)
counterclockwise
17.
What causes the season to happen on earth?
a)
the sun
b)
the moon
c)
tilt of the earth on its axis
d)
the rotation around the sun
18.
One rotation of Earth is equal to
a)
a day.
b)
a year.
19.
A spinning motion on an axis
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
20.
The Earth completes one of these every 365.25 days
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
21.
This is the reason we experience day and night
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
22.
The gravitational pull of the Sun on the Earth causes this
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
23.
The motion of one object around another object
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
24.
This, along with the tilt of the Earth, is the reason we experience different seasons
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
25.
Takes about 24 hours to complete one
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
26.
The motion is in the counterclockwise direction and west to east on Earth
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
27.
When one side of the Earth is having daytime, the other side is having nighttime
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
28.
The Earth orbits around the sun
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
29.
The seasons change as the Earth orbits around the sun
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
30.
The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
31.
The Earth spins at a constant speed, always in the same direction
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
32.
Completed in one year
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
33.
As the Earth orbits, the part of the Earth tilted toward the sun is having spring and summer
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
34.
Sunset happens as we begin to turn away from the sun
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
35.
Each season lasts about three months
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
36.
We don't feel the Earth spin because it spins smoothly, never changing pace
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
37.
Places near the equator don't have much change in season because those places are always close to the sun
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
38.
As the Earth orbits, the part of the Earth tilted away from the sun is having fall and winter
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
39.
Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
c)
orbit
d)
double axis
40.
The EARTH REVOLVES around the:
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
The Earth doesn't revolve
d)
The sun rotates
41.
What does ROTATION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
42.
Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.
a)
revolution
b)
orbit
c)
rotation
d)
space
43.
What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?
a)
Rotation
b)
Tilting
c)
Revolution
d)
Spinning
44.
Rotation of the earth takes
a)
One day
b)
One year
c)
One summer
d)
One winter
45.
The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)
a)
Axis
b)
Invert
c)
Revolution
d)
Bounce
46.
Rotation of the earth takes
a)
One day
b)
One year
c)
One summer
d)
One winter
47.
Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.
a)
seasons
b)
moon phases
c)
day and night
d)
weather
48.
What does REVOLUTION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
49.
The MOON REVOLVES around the:
a)
Sun
b)
Earth
c)
The Moon doesn't revolve
d)
The Earth and Sun
50.
What does ROTATION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
51.
The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)
a)
Axis
b)
Invert
c)
Revolution
d)
Bounce
52.
Which happens in one year’s time?
a)
The moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.
b)
Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.
c)
Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.
d)
The sun makes one complete spin on its axis.
53.
What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?
a)
Rotation
b)
Tilting
c)
Revolution
d)
Spinning
54.
The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.
a)
vernal equinox
b)
axis
c)
solar eclipse
d)
solar flare
55.
The spinning of an object on its axis is called______
a)
orbit
b)
rotation
c)
revolution
d)
tide
56.
Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.
a)
revolution
b)
orbit
c)
rotation
57.
What are the reasons for the seasons?
a)
Earth's tilt and rotation.
b)
Earth's rotation and revolution.
c)
Earth's tilt and revolution.
d)
Earth's tilt and resolution
58.
When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
59.
How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
365 days
d)
29.5 days
60.
What season is letter A?
a)
Winter
b)
Summer
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
61.
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Fall
d)
Summer
62.
Why is it warmer in the summer?
a)
Closer to the sun
b)
More direct light from Earth's tilt
c)
Stronger light from the sun
d)
Earth spins slower
63.
When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning towards the Sun, its _____
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
64.
The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____
a)
axis
b)
equator
c)
ecliptic
d)
prime meridian
65.
In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. There is a beautiful beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
66.
What causes day and night?
a)
revolution of Earth
b)
rotation of Earth
c)
orbit of Earth
d)
The moon blocks the Sun
67.
What degree is the earth tilted?
a)
23
b)
25
c)
23.5
d)
25.5
68.
How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
a)
24 hours
b)
24.25 hours
c)
365 days
d)
365.25 days
69.
Period of 24 hours or the time it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis
a)
Rotation
b)
Compass
c)
Sundail
d)
Movement
70.
You are getting ready for school. On the other side of the world, students are getting ready for _______.
a)
school
b)
bed
c)
breakfast
d)
lunch
71.
What causes the sun to look like it is rising in the east and setting in the west?
a)
moon's orbit
b)
sun's rotation
c)
Earth's revolution
d)
Earth's rotation
72.
What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?
a)
orbit
b)
axis
c)
equator
d)
latitude
73.
When the Earth spins on its axis this causes ___________________
a)
all four seasons to happen.
b)
day and night to happen.
c)
the moon to go through phases.
d)
high tides and low tides.
74.
Why do globes lean sideways?
a)
To allow them to spin easier.
b)
To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
c)
To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
d)
To demonstrate day and night.
75.
Earth revolves around the sun every ----
a)
365.25 days
b)
365 days
c)
24 hours
76.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
77.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
78.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
79.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
80.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
81.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
82.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
83.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
84.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
85.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
86.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
87.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
88.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
89.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
90.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
91.
a)
A
b)
B
92.
a)
A
b)
B
93.
a)
A
b)
B
94.
a)
A
b)
B
95.
a)
A
b)
B
96.
What causes day and night?
a)
revolution of Earth
b)
rotation of Earth
c)
orbit of Earth
d)
The moon blocks the Sun
97.
The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)
a)
Axis
b)
Invert
c)
Revolution
d)
Bounce
98.
Rotation of the earth is what causes
a)
The seasons
b)
Day and night
c)
The tides
d)
A full moon
99.
Rotation of the earth takes
a)
One day
b)
One year
c)
One summer
d)
One winter
100.
Revolution of the earth takes
a)
One day
b)
One year
c)
One summer
d)
One winter
101.
The earth's revolution is called an orbit, and we orbit around
a)
The moon
b)
The sun
c)
Earth
d)
Venus
102.
Which happens in one year’s time?
a)
The moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.
b)
Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.
c)
Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.
d)
The sun makes one complete spin on its axis.
103.
What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?
a)
Rotation
b)
Tilting
c)
Revolution
d)
Spinning
104.
Which of the following best describes why the Earth has the four seasons?
a)
The sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during winter
b)
The sun shines directly onto the equator all year long
c)
The tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons
105.
How long does it take for the Earth to go once around its axis?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
1 week
d)
1 year
106.
What causes your shadow to change throughout the day?
a)
The Earth's orbit
b)
The moon's reflection
c)
The Earth's rotation
d)
How much you ate for lunch
107.
The sun APPEARS to move across the sky, during the day. Which of the following causes shadows to change length throughout the day?
a)
earth's rotation
b)
earth's revolution
c)
sun's revolution
d)
earth's orbit
108.
Which of the following would be the best example to explain Earth's rotation?
a)
funnel
b)
merry-go round
c)
doorknob
d)
swing
109.
Many cultures have different methods to determine the time of day. Which of the following is an ancient tool invented to determine the time of day?
a)
watch
b)
clock
c)
sundial
d)
compass
110.
What direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
a)
west to east
b)
north to south
c)
east to west
d)
south to north
111.
Where does the sun rise?
a)
west
b)
east
c)
north
d)
south
112.
Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every-
a)
month
b)
24 hours
c)
year
d)
12 hours
113.
Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes-
a)
the sun appear to move
b)
the sun remain in orbit
c)
the sun orbit earth
d)
all of the above
114.
A student looks outside and observes the sun in the western sky. Which of the following times could it be?
a)
sunrise
b)
sunset
c)
noon
d)
midnight
115.
which statement correctly describes the sun's apparent movement across the sky?
a)
as earth spins on its axis, it makes the sun appear to move across the sky?
b)
as the sun spins around earth, it moves across the sky
c)
earth rotates 24 hrs, making the sun appear move across the sky.
d)
the sun rotates around the earth every 12 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky
116.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
117.
Earth revolves around the sun, but it also makes one complete rotation. How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?
a)
365 days
b)
1 month
c)
1 day
d)
1 week
118.
Which of the following represents 12:00 pm (afternoon), at point A?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
119.
Which of the following represents 12:00 pm (afternoon), at point A?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
120.
Which of the following represents 12:00 am (midnight) at point A?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
121.
Which of the following is about to experiencing SUNSET?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
122.
Which of the following is experiencing SUNRISE?
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
123.
The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____
a)
the 12 months
b)
the years
c)
the seasons
d)
day and night
124.
How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?
a)
one day
b)
one week
c)
one month
d)
one year
125.
As the Earth travels around the Sun, it creates a pattern that makes _____
a)
the months
b)
the years
c)
the seasons
d)
day and night
126.
When the Earth completes a full orbit around the Sun, it has completed _____ rotations or days
a)
7
b)
30
c)
91
d)
365
127.
What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____
a)
the Earth
b)
the stars
c)
the planets
d)
the Earth's axis
128.
The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____
a)
revolution
b)
rotation
c)
precession
d)
orbit
129.
The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____
a)
revolution
b)
rotation
c)
precession
d)
gyration
130.
When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning towards the Sun, its _____
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
131.
When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning away from the Sun, its _____
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
autumn
132.
The invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole is called Earth's ____
a)
axis
b)
equator
c)
ecliptic
d)
prime meridian
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