Understanding Earth's Movements and Orbits

Understanding Earth's Movements and Orbits

7th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Earth's Movements and Orbits

Understanding Earth's Movements and Orbits

Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-4

Standards-aligned

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Revolution

Rotation

Orbit

Galactic movement

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

24 hours

365 days

30 days

12 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes Earth's movement around the Sun?

Rotation

Revolution

Galactic movement

Intergalactic movement

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Circular

Elliptical

Rectangular

Triangular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun?

Aphelion

Perihelion

Equinox

Solstice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is farthest from the Sun?

Aphelion

Perihelion

Equinox

Solstice

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

24 hours

365 days

30 days

12 hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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