How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
365 days
1 year
2 weeks
24 hours
Which way does the Earth rotate, revolve, and the moon revolve?
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
They all move counterclockwise wise
How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
2 weeks
365 days
1 year
24 hours
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
Oval
fast
circular
short
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.
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
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
revolution and tilt
equator
moon
rotation
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
A
C
D
B
There are many ways the Earth moves that helps us predict patterns
False
True
Which of these is FALSE regarding our ability to see the constellations?
You can only see constellations when they are visible from your hemisphere.
You can see constellations at any time of the year
They appear at certain times of the year and in specific hemispheres.
You can see different constellations throughout the year.
What does gravity depend on
Distance and mass
Mass
Depends on the object
Distance
Earth moves in orbit around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
axis
rotation
spin
revolution
All constellations can be seen in the Northern hemisphere depending on the time of the year?
True
False
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Rain falling from the sky
Lightning striking the ground
Smoke rising from a fire
Birds flying in the sky
What type of force is gravity?
It changes depending on the object
A push
A push and a pull
A pull
Which of these is not a pattern of the Earth's movements?
Volcanic Eruptions
The seasons
The length of months.
Shadow length throughout the day
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
revolution
rotation
tilt
orbit
What are groups of stars that make patterns?
constellations
solar flares
sun spots
stars
What is a natural object that orbits a body bigger than itself?
comet
meteor
dwarf planet
moon
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
Other planets
The sun
A mass
The Earths core