Rotation vs. Revolution

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit
• double axis

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The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

• Sun
• Moon
• The Earth doesn't revolve
• The sun rotates

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Rotation of the earth takes

• One day
• One year
• One summer
• One winter

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The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an) 

• Axis
• Invert
• Revolution
• Bounce

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Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.

• seasons
• moon phases
• day and night
• weather

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This picture shows Earth's 

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 29.5 days

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What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing in the photo?

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

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