Study Guide - Quiz - Earth's Place in the Universe

Which of the following terms describes the spinning motion of Earth on its axis?

• orbit

• rotation

• revolution

• hemisphere

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Which term describes the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

• revolution

• axis

• hemisphere

• rotation

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Which term describes the invisible line that passes through the North and South poles of the Earth?

• revolution

• axis

• rotation

• hemisphere

How many times will the Earth spin completely on its axis during the month of October?

• 7

• 14

• 31

• 365

How many rotations did the Earth complete in 2019?

• 7

• 14

• 31

• 365

Choose the correct statement about sunrise and sunset on Earth

• The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• The Sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

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Choose the correct statement about sunrise and sunset on Earth

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Choose the correct statement about sunrise and sunset on Earth.

• The side of the Earth that faces the Sun is experiencing daylight.

• The side of the Earth that faces the Sun is experiencing night.

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Choose the correct statement about sunrise and sunset on Earth.

• The movement of the Sun in space causes day and night.

• The spinning motion of the Earth causes day and night.

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How can you tell this picture was taken early in the morning?

• The shadows are long.

• The shadows point directly in the center of the bridge.

• The sun is bright.

• The people are standing still.