Revolution, Rotation, Equinox, Solstice, and Seasons

What is the term used to describe the Earth's movement around the Sun?

• rotation

• revolution

• spin

• orbit

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 365.25 days

• 366 days

• 365.5 days

• 364 days

What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and around which the Earth rotates?

• Earth's pole

• Earth's center

• Earth's equator

• Earth's axis

What is the term used to describe the Earth spinning on its axis?

• revolution

• tilt

• orbit

• rotation

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

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

During which equinox does the Sun shine directly on the equator?

• June equinox

• December equinox

• September equinox

• March equinox

What are the two solstices called?

• Autumn Solstice and Spring Solstice

• Spring Solstice and Fall Solstice

• Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice

• Summer Equinox and Winter Equinox

Which solstice marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• September solstice

• June solstice

• March solstice

• December solstice

During which solstice is the North Pole tilted furthest towards the Sun?

• June solstice

• September solstice

• December solstice

• March solstice

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

• Distance from the Sun

• Axial tilt of Earth

• Rotation speed of Earth

• Retrograde motion of the planets