Reading Comprehension (Our Planet)

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the sun?

• 100 days

• 365.25 days

• 500 days

• 730 days

What creates the illusion of the sun moving across the sky?

• The Earth's revolution around the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The sun's movement in the solar system

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What observable patterns are caused by the Earth's rotation?

• Seasons

• Tides

• Night and day

• Eclipses

How does the length of shadows change throughout the day?

• It remains constant

• It decreases

• It increases

• It varies

How does the position of stars change throughout the year?

• Due to Earth's rotation

• Due to Earth's revolution

• Due to the changing seasons

• Due to the moon's orbit

What causes some stars to be visible only in certain months?

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's orbit

• The Moon's orbit

• The Sun's rotation

What is climate?

• A pattern of weather that occurs over a long time

• A pattern of weather that occurs over a short time

• A pattern of weather that occurs over a day

• A pattern of weather that occurs over a month

How does climate differ from weather?

• Climate changes occur on a long-term basis

• Climate changes occur on a daily basis

• Climate changes occur on a weekly basis

• Climate changes occur on a monthly basis

What does climate measure?

• Temperature

• Wind

• Humidity

• Precipitation