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CL.5 BK.6-1-Movement of the Earth

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates on?

a)

Equator

b)

Meridian

c)

Axis

d)

Latitude

2.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

a)

12 hours

b)

24 hours

c)

36 hours

d)

48 hours

3.

What causes the cycle of day and night?

a)

The gravitational pull of the Moon.

b)

The orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

c)

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

d)

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

4.

What is it called when the Earth moves around the Sun?

a)

Rotation

b)

Translation

c)

Revolution

d)

Orbit

5.

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

a)

365.25 days

b)

365 days

c)

366 days

d)

364.5 days

6.

What happens to the temperature in the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

a)

The temperature fluctuates wildly in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

b)

The temperature increases in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

c)

The temperature remains constant in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

d)

The temperature decreases in the Northern Hemisphere during summer.

7.

Why do different parts of the world have different local times?

a)

Local times are determined by the distance from the equator.

b)

All countries use the same time regardless of location.

c)

Local times are based on the lunar cycle.

d)

Different parts of the world have different local times due to the Earth's rotation and the division into time zones.

8.

What is a time zone?

a)

A time zone is a measurement of distance.

b)

A time zone is a seasonal change in weather.

c)

A time zone is a type of clock.

d)

A time zone is a region with the same standard time.

9.

How many hours are usually between neighbouring time zones?

a)

1 hour

b)

3 hours

c)

2 hours

d)

30 minutes

10.

What is daytime on Earth?

a)

Daytime is when the moon is visible in the sky.

b)

Daytime is the period when a location on Earth is illuminated by sunlight.

c)

Daytime is the time when it rains on Earth.

d)

Daytime occurs during the winter solstice only.

11.

What is night-time on Earth?

a)

The period of daylight in a specific location.

b)

The moment when the Earth is closest to the Sun.

c)

The period when a location on Earth is not illuminated by the Sun.

d)

The time when the Sun is directly overhead.

12.

What angle does the Earth's axis tilt at?

a)

23.5 degrees

b)

45 degrees

c)

15 degrees

d)

30 degrees

13.

What happens to sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere during summer?

a)

Sunlight is more direct and intense, leading to warmer temperatures.

b)

Sunlight is blocked by clouds, leading to overcast skies.

c)

Sunlight has no effect on temperatures during summer.

d)

Sunlight is less intense, causing cooler temperatures.

14.

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

a)

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes seasonal changes by affecting the distribution of sunlight on the Earth's surface.

b)

The tilt of the Earth's axis only affects day length, not seasons.

c)

Seasons are caused by the distance of the Earth from the Sun.

d)

The tilt of the Earth's axis has no effect on seasons.

15.

What is the relationship between the Sun and the Earth's rotation?

a)

The Sun's position does not change throughout the day.

b)

The Earth's rotation is independent of the Sun.

c)

The Sun's apparent movement across the sky is due to the Earth's rotation on its axis.

d)

The Sun rotates around the Earth.