Movement of Earth

Is the sun really moving?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Why does the sun appear to be moving across the sky?

• Because the earth is revolving around the sun

• Because the earth is spinning on its own axis from West to East

• Because the earth is revolving around the moon

• Because the earth is spinning on its own axis from East to West

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does Earth rotation mean?

• It refers to the Earth spinning on its own axis.

• It refers to the Earth going around the sun.

• It refers to the Earth spinning in its own orbit.

• It refers to the Earth going around the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does Earth revolution mean?

• It refers to the Earth spinning on its own axis.

• It refers to the Earth going around the sun.

• It refers to the Earth spinning in its own orbit.

• It refers to the Earth going around the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is an 'axis'?

• A fixed path that a planet takes to go around the sun

• An imaginary line through the centre of a planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is an 'orbit'?

• A fixed path that a planet takes to go around the sun

• An imaginary line through the centre of a planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

From which direction does the Earth rotate?

• From East to West

• From West to East

• From North to South

• From South to North

Where does the Sun appear to rise?

• From the North

• From the East

• From the South

• From the West

Where does the Sun appear to set?

• In the North

• In the East

• In the South

• In the West

How long does it take for the earth to spin on its own axis once?

• 24 hours

• 24 days

• 365 1/4 days

• 365 1/4 years