S1 Unit 1.3/4: Rotation of the Earth/Time Zones/Orbit

If something moves in a circular motion it

The earth spins on its

• axis

• equator

• time zone

• feet

The earth completes one rotation every...

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

The rotation of the earth causes the sequence of

• day and night

• rain and snow

• 24 hours

• axis

• winter and summer

The rotation of the earth allows for the

• sequence of day and night

• existence of life on earth

• planet to moderate its temperature

• all of the above

The earth rotates from

• west to east

• east to west

• north to south

• south to north

The sun rises in the

• east

• west

• north

• south

The sun appears at its highest point in the

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

At what time of year are the days longer?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

In Spain, where is the last place where the sun rises?

• Galicia

• Canary Islands

• Madrid

• Valencia

• Menorca