WorksheetsMotions Of The Earth
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Motion of the earth on its axis in about 24 hours is called
revolution
rotation
both (a) and (b)
none of these
Motion of the earth around the sun is known as
revolution
rotation
both (a) and (b)
none of these
What is orbital plane?
Plane formed by the orbit
Plane formed by the axis
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Which one of the following is the source of light on the earth?
The moon
The sun
The satellite
The space
The circle that divides the globe into day and night is called
circle of darkness
circle of day and night
circle of illumination
none of these
The period of one rotation of the earth is known as
the sun day
the moon day
the earth day
none of these
What would have happened if the earth did not rotate?
Cold conditions on earth’s half portion
Warm conditions on earth’s another half portion
No life possible in such extreme conditions
All of these
A year with 366 days is called
leap year
normal year
both (a) and (b)
none of these
Why do seasons change on the earth?
Due to change in the position of the earth around the sun
Due to no change in the earth’s position
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
When do the longest day and the shortest night occur in the northern hemisphere?
June 21
September 23
December 22
March 21
In which season Christmas is celebrated in Australia?
Winter season
Summer season
Autumn season
Spring season
When do equinoxes occur on the earth?
March 21
September 23
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Days and nights occur on earth due to
rotation
revolution
both (a) and (b)
none of these
