Earth Rotation Day Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Foucault Pendulum?

• To measure the weight of objects.

• To demonstrate the Earth's rotation.

• To predict earthquakes.

• To generate electricity.

Who is credited with first demonstrating the Foucault Pendulum?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Leon Foucault

• Galileo Galilei

Where did the first demonstration of the Foucault Pendulum take place?

• The London Tower

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Paris Observatory

• The Vatican

What happens to the plane of motion of the Foucault Pendulum in the northern hemisphere

• It remains stationary.

• It rotates clockwise.

• It rotates counterclockwise.

• It oscillates back and forth.

Why does the plane of motion of the Foucault Pendulum appear to rotate?

• Because of the wind.

• Because of the Earth's rotation.

• Because of the Coriolis effect.

• Because of the magnetic field.

What year was the first demonstration of the Foucault Pendulum?

• 1751

• 1851

• 1951

• 2051

What is the primary reason we have a 24-hour day?

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

• The Sun's movement across the sky.

How did early civilizations divide the day?

• Into hours and minutes.

• Into day and night.

• Into morning, afternoon, and evening.

• Into seasons.

How did the introduction of time zones help?

• It made it easier to travel between countries.

• It helped synchronize global activities.

• It allowed for more accurate weather forecasts.

• It made it easier to schedule appointments.

What event is celebrated on January 8th?

• The discovery of the Earth's orbit.

• The invention of the clock.

• Earth Rotation Day.

• The first landing on the moon.