How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
2 weeks
365 days
1 year
24 hours
How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
365 days
1 year
24 hours
2 weeks
Earth moves in orbit around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
axis
revolution
rotation
spin
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
tilt
rotation
orbit
revolution
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
rotation
revolution and tilt
moon
equator
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
Oval
short
fast
circular
The sun appears the brightest because...
It is the closest star
The sun is the brightest star
Suns are the brightest stars
It is the closest and the brightest star
What are groups of stars that make patterns?
sun spots
solar flares
stars
constellations
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
A
B
D
C
Which of these is FALSE regarding our ability to see the constellations?
You can see constellations at any time of the year
You can see different constellations throughout the year.
You can only see constellations when they are visible from your hemisphere.
They appear at certain times of the year and in specific hemispheres.
During the day can you see all of the stars in the sky?
Yes, You will see all of the stars bright enough to make it to Earth.
No, You will only the star with the greatest apparent brightness.
Yes, you will just have to move your head and your eyes. duh.
No because you cannot see all of the stars from one location on Earth.
What is a natural object that orbits a body bigger than itself?
dwarf planet
moon
meteor
comet
Which of these is not a pattern of the Earth's movements?
The seasons
Volcanic Eruptions
Shadow length throughout the day
The length of months.
Which way does the Earth rotate, revolve, and the moon revolve?
The are always changing, your guess is as good as mine
The Earth and the moon are opposite of each other
They all move counterclockwise wise
They all move clockwise
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
A mass
The sun
The Earths core
Other planets
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Lightning striking the ground
Smoke rising from a fire
Rain falling from the sky
Birds flying in the sky
