WorksheetsEarth's Motion Quiz Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What term do scientists use to describe the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Hemisphere
What term do scientists use to describe the motion of Earth around the Sun?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Hemisphere
The invisible line around which the Earth rotates is referred to as the _____________________.
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Hemisphere
The motion shown in the diagram to the left is responsible for which of the following?
One Year
Lunar Cycle
Day and Night
Seasons
Which of the following is responsible for a 365-day year?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Hemisphere
The Sun appears to move in which direction across the sky?
East to West
North to South
West to East
South to North
The motion shown in the diagram to the lefrt is responsible for which of the following?
One Year
Changing Constellations
Seasons
All of the Above
A sundial is an instrument that can be used to determine _______________________
the weather
the season
the time of day
the temperature
If it is 9:00 am in the United States, what time are fishermen in the Indian Ocean (the exact opposite side of the US) experiencing?
9:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 a.m.
9:00 p.m.
How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation on its axis?
about 24 hours
about 30 days
about 365 days
all of the above
