The Earth's Spin: Day and Night Quiz

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth moving around the Sun

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• Changes in the Sun's brightness

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

Which part of the Earth experiences day?

• The part facing away from the Sun

• The part facing towards the Sun

• The entire Earth at the same time

• Only the poles

What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating?

• There would be no change in day and night

• Day and night would last for 6 months each

• There would be constant daylight

• One side of the Earth would always be day and the other side always night

Why is it that when it's day in one part of the world, it's night in another?

• Because of the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Because the Earth is flat

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because of the Moon's shadow

What is the imaginary line called that the Earth rotates around?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Axis

• Tropic of Cancer

What phenomenon is directly caused by the Earth's rotation?

• Seasons

• Tides

• Day and Night cycle

• Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Why do we experience a change in the position of the sunrise and sunset throughout the year?

• Because of the Earth's rotation speed changes

• Because of the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the Sun

• Because the Sun moves closer and farther from the Earth

• Because of the Moon's orbit around the Earth