Rotations Lesson

Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes-

• the sun appear to move

• the sun remain in orbit

• the sun orbit earth

• all of the above

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which statement correctly describes the sun's apparent movement across the sky?

• as earth spins on its axis, it makes the sun appear to move across the sky?

• as the sun spins around earth, it moves across the sky

• earth rotates 24 hrs, making the sun appear move across the sky.

• the sun rotates around the earth every 12 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky

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Earth revolves around the sun, but it also makes one complete rotation. How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• 365 days

• 1 month

• 1 day

• 1 week

Which of the following is about to experiencing SUNSET?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Which of the following is experiencing SUNRISE?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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What word means to make a complete spin on an axis?

• Orbit

• Double Mint

• Rotation

• Root words

What is an imaginary line around which a sphere rotates?

• Revolution

• Axis

• Rotation

• Moon

How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation

• 24 hours

• One year

• One hour

• One day

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_____________ change throughout the day because the Earth rotates in relation to the Sun.

• Seasons

• Weather

• Shadows

• Dogs

What is the primary cause of the Earth's day and night cycle?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Moon's rotation around Earth

• The Sun's rotation on its axis

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