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