Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What is the title of the learning material shown in the image?

• The Solar System

• Earth's Rotation and Revolution

• The Moon's Phases

• The Sun and the Planets

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What are the two types of motion that Earth is constantly undergoing?

• Rotating and revolving

• Spinning and stopping

• Moving and shaking

• Floating and sinking

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Why don't we see or feel the Earth moving?

• Because it is too slow

• Because it is always in motion

• Because it is too fast

• Because it is not moving

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What does "rotation" mean?

• To move up and down

• To spin

• To stay still

• To move in a straight line

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What is the imaginary line that the Earth spins on called?

• Equator

• Orbit

• Axis

• Meridian

Where does the Earth's axis start and end?

• From the equator to the south pole

• From the north pole to the south pole

• From the east to the west

• From the top to the bottom

How does the Earth's axis tilt as it spins?

• It tilts a little

• It tilts a lot

• It does not tilt

• It tilts only during the day

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

In which direction does the earth spin?

• From north to south

• From east to west

• From west to east

• From south to north

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth moving closer to and farther from the sun.

• The Earth spinning on its axis.

• The sun moving around the Earth.

• The moon blocking the sun.

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