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