Games Earth Science Review

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day

• one week

• one month

• one year

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The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months

• the years

• the seasons

• day and night

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

• the Earth

• the stars

• the planets

• the Earth's axis

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The earth's revolution is called an orbit, and we orbit around

• The moon

• The sun

• Earth

• Venus

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The branch of science involving the physical composition and history of the planet. 

• Geology 

• Biology 

• Math 

• Chemistry 

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the study of the interactions of organisms and their surroundings

• Environmental Science

• geology

• meteorology

• oceanography

• astronomy

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Examine the image of a rock collected and studied by scientists. Which question can scientists answer by examining the composition of the rock?

• When will the next volcanic eruption occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• When will the next earthquake occur in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s surface changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

• How has Earth’s climate changed over time in the region where the rock was collected?

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The study of the planet Earth is called:

• Geology

• Biology

• Astronomy

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What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?

• orbit

• axis

• equator

• latitude

Day and night on Earth are marked by "sunrise" and "sunset," even though the Sun does not move. Which statement best explains what causes day and night on Earth?

• The tilt of Earth on its axis causes day and night.

• Earth's revolution causes day and night

• Earth’s rotation on an axis causes day and night.

• Earth’s rotation on an axis causes day and night.

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