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WorksheetsEarth's Rotation
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth’s rotation?
Day and night
Moon phases
rain fall and evaporation
seasons
On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people in side the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?
north
south
east
west
Which of these causes day and night?
earth orbiting the sun
the moon orbiting the earth
earth rotating on its axis
the blocking sunlight
Which of the following statements BEST explains why stars appear to move across Earth’s sky each night?
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars orbit each other
Earth revolves around the sun
The stars rotate around the moon
Earth’s rotation causes—
the seasons
the phases of the moon
the formation of clouds
the passage of day and night
Which of the following happens once every 24 hours?
The Earth makes one complete rotation around the sun
The moon makes one complete orbit around the Earth.
The Earth makes one complete rotation on its axis.
The moon makes one complete rotation on its axis.
Which drawing below would best represent the flagpole’s shadow at 5:00 p.m.?
Which of the following describes the motion of the Earth shown in the picture above?
Shaking
Rotating
Revolving
Orbiting
About how long does it take Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis?
One day
One week
One month
One year
How many complete days does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun one time?
1
28
about 365
7
The picture above shows a satellite view of Earth from directly above the North Pole during the summer. What time of day would it be in Alaska?
noon
midnight
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
Is it day or night in McKinney?
Day
Night
Is it day or night in Rome, Italy?
day
night
In what direction does the sun appear to move?
East to West
West to East
North to South
South to North
Why does the sun appear to move?
Because the sun orbits the Earth
The sun rotates around the Earth
The Earth orbits the Sun
The Earth is rotating
In what part of the sky does sunrise occur?
North
South
East
West
In what part of the sky does sunset occur?
North
South
East
West
What causes tides on Earth?
The rotation of the Earth
The revolution of the Earth
The gravitational pull between the moon and sun causes tides.
The heat from the Sun
This model can be used to show how the moon moves around Earth. This model also shows all of the following EXCEPT —
the amount of light Earth reflects
the land areas of Earth and the moon
how the moon makes a revolution
how Earth and the moon compare in size
What is the Earth’s only natural satellite called?
The sun
The water cycle
Rotation
The Moon
Many events on Earth occur in cycles. Which of the following occurs about once every 28 days during the lunar cycle?
A new season
A new moon
Day and night
Hight tides
Approximately what time of day is it in the picture above? Pay close attention to the compass.
12 p.m.
8 a.m.
4 p.m.
12 a.m.
Which of the following would be the best example to explain Earth’s rotation?
Merry-go-round
funnel
swing
doorknob
A student looked outside and observed the sun in the western sky. Which of the following times could it be?
Sunrise
Sunset
Midday
Midnight
Why would a physical model demonstrating Earth’s rotation be considered less than perfect?
Models are an exact copy of the object or idea they represent.
Models have limitations in representing the object or idea.
Models are identical to the object or idea they represent.
Models match the object or idea they represent exactly.
Astronomers are scientists who study the universe. To an astronomer, the word “rotate” means –
to orbit another object
to revolve around an object
move in opposite directions
to spin on its axis
Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 12:00 p.m.?
Position A
Position B
Position C
Position D
Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 8 a.m.?
Position A
Position B
Position C
Position D
Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?
Sun and Earth
Sun and Moon
Earth and Moon
Moon and Sun
Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?
Sun, Earth, Moon
Moon, Earth, Sun
Earth, Moon, Sun
Earth, Sun, Moon
What feature do both the Earth and the Moon have in common?
Atmosphere containing Oxygen
Rocky surfaces covered with landforms
Flowing water in Oceans and Rivers
Fossils and Fossil Fuels under the surface
The sun, moon, and earth all-
have a sphere shape
have a water cycle
have an atmosphere with oxygen
are composed of gasses
Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? ONLY the Earth –
can generate energy
doesn't have an atmosphere
has water in liquid form
has no life on the planet
