Earth rotation and revolution

Day and night are caused by Earth's a. revolution. b. rotation. c. shape. d. equator.

The movement of Earth as it takes 24 hours to spin on its axis is called ______. a. rotation b. revolution

The words rotate and revolve have the same meaning when describing the motion of planets. a. True b. False

One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun is called a ______. a. day. b. night. c. month. d. year.

When the Northern Hemisphere is having winter, the Southern Hemisphere is having a. winter. b. spring. b. spring. c. summer. d. autumn.

The picture shows the daylight side of Earth. Which best describes why Earth has day and night? a. The Moon rotates on an axis. b. Earth rotates on an axis. c. The Moon revolves around Earth. d. Earth revolves around the Sun.

Earth's axis is tilted so that it points toward a. the Sun. b. the Moon. C Polaris. d. Canada.

What causes the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky during the day on Earth? a. revolution of Earth in its orbit b. rotation of Earth on its axis c. location of Earth in space d. objects are moving around Earth

The movement of Earth around the Sun once every 365.25 days is called ______. a. rotation b. revolution

How long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis? a. 1 day b. 1 year c. 1 week d. 1 month

What is the shape of a planet's orbit? a. circular b. irregular c. elliptical