Quiz on Earth and Space based on textbook reading

What is the term for the Earth's spinning on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Solstice

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What are the two major ways Earth moves through space?

• Rotation and Revolution

• Spinning and Sliding

• Orbiting and Floating

• Twisting and Turning

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What is the term for Earth's path as it revolves around the sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Trajectory

• Route

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What did the Antikythera Calculator use to show the movement of celestial bodies?

• A system of gears

• A series of mirrors

• A set of lenses

• A magnetic compass

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What did the Mayas have two different calendars for?

• Agricultural and religious uses

• Everyday and religious uses

• Scientific and agricultural uses

• Political and religious uses

What was the significance of the Cheomseongdae Observatory?

• It was the tallest building

• It was the oldest existing observatory

• It was a famous temple

• It was a royal palace

At what angle is Earth's axis tilted from the vertical?

• 15.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 30.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the effect of Earth's tilted axis on its climate?

• It causes constant temperatures year-round.

• It creates varying temperatures and seasons.

• It makes the Earth rotate faster.

• It increases the Earth's distance from the sun.

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During which event is the north end of Earth's axis tilted toward the sun?

• December Solstice

• March Equinox

• June Solstice

• September Equinox

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During which event is it winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

• June Solstice

• March Equinox

• September Equinox

• December Solstice

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