Earth's Movement in Space

How long does the Earth take to rotate around its axis?

• Half a day

• 24 hours

• 365 days

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which direction does Earth move around the Sun?

• Clockwise

• Counter Clockwise

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Which of the following statements are true? Hint: there are two.

• The axis of rotation in one day determines day and night

• The axis of rotation does not determine anything in space

• The axis of rotation around the Sun determines the seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Is there an actual pole for Earth's axis, joining the North and South Pole together?

• Yes

• No

How long does it take for the Earth to journey around the Sun?

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• half a year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the two kinds of movement the Earth makes?

• Rotation and Orbit

• Revolution and Axis

• Rotation and Revolution

When the axis is tilted toward the Sun, which hemisphere is closest to the sun?

• Southern

• Northern

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The ________ stays tilted throughout the year as the Earth moves around the Sun?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement describes orbit?

• A journey around the Earth

• A journey around the Sun

• A rocket taking off

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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