WorksheetsUnderstanding Earth's Rotation
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
a)
Tilt
b)
Rotation
c)
Revolution
d)
Orbit
2.
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
36 hours
d)
48 hours
3.
What effect does Earth's rotation have on day and night?
a)
Earth's rotation influences weather patterns.
b)
Earth's rotation creates the cycle of day and night by exposing different areas to sunlight.
c)
Earth's rotation affects ocean currents.
d)
Earth's rotation causes seasonal changes.
4.
Which direction does the Earth rotate when viewed from above the North Pole?
a)
Counterclockwise
b)
Northward
c)
Clockwise
d)
Eastward
5.
What is the imaginary line called that the Earth rotates around?
a)
equator
b)
meridian
c)
latitude
d)
axis
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