Earth's Orbit and Rotation

True or False:
As Earth turns on its axis, stars APPEAR to move across the sky.

• T

• F

If you are on the side of the Earth facing TO THE SUN it is _____.

• day

• night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Movement of the stars

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

• The movement of the stars

• The orbit of the Earth around the sun

• None of these

What causes the need for time zones?

• Sun dials

• Shadows

• Movement of the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

How long does it take the Earth to orbit or revolve around the sun?

• 325.0 days

• 365.25 days

• 1 month

• 24 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Parabolic

• Hyperbolic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

Which phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation?

• Seasons

• Day and night

• Tides

• Eclipses