Re Test: Planets, Rotation, Revolution, Shadows

The diagram shows the Earth as it rotates on its axis. As the Earth moves in the direction of the arrows, what change will occur?

• The change from one year to another
• The change from Day to Night
• The change from fall to spring
• The change from one month to another

Which statement best describes why the Sun appears to be falling from the sky as day turns into night?

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.
• The Earth rotates on its axis.
• Gravity is pulling the Sun down.
• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Which planet in the solar system is the largest?

• Earth
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Mars

One complete revolution of a planet around the Sun is one —

• Day
• Year
• Season
• Month

A student is observing the sunrise. In which direction would they be looking?

• North
• South
• East
• West

Which statement best explains seasons on the Earth?

• During a rotation, Earth is closer to the Sun during the summer than it is during the winter.
• During a revolution, Earth is closer to the Sun during the summer than it is during the winter.
• Because Earth’s axis is tilted, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun at a point during Earth’s revolution.
• The Sun produces more energy in a predictable cycle that happens at the same rate as the revolution of the Earth.