Earth's Rotation and Revolution Quiz

What is the main difference between Earth's rotation and its revolution?

• Rotation is the Earth moving around the Sun, and revolution is the Earth spinning on its axis.

• Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis, and revolution is the Earth moving around the Sun.

• Rotation and revolution are the same things.

• Rotation causes seasons, and revolution causes day and night.

Which of the following best describes latitude?

• Imaginary lines running north-south around the Earth.

• Imaginary lines running east-west around the Earth.

• The distance measured in degrees from the Prime Meridian.

• The distance measured from the Equator to the South Pole.

The angle of incidence refers to:

• The angle at which the Earth tilts on its axis.

• The angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface.

• The angle between the North and South Pole.

• The angle at which Earth revolves around the Sun.

What is the degree of Earth's tilt on its axis?

• 15.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which model of the solar system states that the Sun is at the center?

• Geocentric model

• Heliocentric model

• Lunar model

• Elliptical model

What is a hemisphere?

• Half of the Earth's surface, usually divided into northern and southern sections.

• A line dividing the Earth into quarters.

• A type of climate zone.

• The part of the Earth closest to the Sun.

What is the significance of the equator?

• It divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

• It is the longest line of latitude.

• It marks the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres.

• It is the point where the Earth's rotation is fastest.

What phenomenon is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• Seasons

• Tides

• Day and night

• Weather patterns

Which of the following best describes longitude?

• Imaginary lines running north-south around the Earth.

• Imaginary lines running east-west around the Earth.

• The distance measured in degrees from the Equator.

• The distance measured in degrees from the Prime Meridian.