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Earth's Motion Quiz Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What term do scientists use to describe the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Axis

d)

Hemisphere

2.

What term do scientists use to describe the motion of Earth around the Sun?

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Axis

d)

Hemisphere

3.

The invisible line around which the Earth rotates is referred to as the _____________________.

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Axis

d)

Hemisphere

4.

The motion shown in the diagram to the left is responsible for which of the following?

a)

One Year

b)

Lunar Cycle

c)

Day and Night

d)

Seasons

5.

Which of the following is responsible for a 365-day year?

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Axis

d)

Hemisphere

6.

The Sun appears to move in which direction across the sky?

a)

East to West

b)

North to South

c)

West to East

d)

South to North

7.

The motion shown in the diagram to the lefrt is responsible for which of the following?

a)

One Year

b)

Changing Constellations

c)

Seasons

d)

All of the Above

8.

A sundial is an instrument that can be used to determine _______________________

a)

the weather

b)

the season

c)

the time of day

d)

the temperature

9.

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?

a)

9:30 a.m.

b)

12:00 noon

c)

6:00 a.m.

d)

9:00 p.m.

10.

How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation on its axis?

a)

about 24 hours

b)

about 30 days

c)

about 365 days

d)

all of the above