Movement of Earth in Space

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

• It causes different seasons as Earth orbits the Sun.

• It has no effect on the seasons.

• It makes the days longer in summer.

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

What causes different parts of Earth to experience night?

• Earth rotates.

• The moon blocks sunlight.

• Earth's atmosphere absorbs light.

• Clouds cover the sun.

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Translation

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

• Approximately 12 hours

• Approximately 24 hours

• Approximately 36 hours

• Approximately 48 hours

What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

• The distance of Earth from the Sun during different times of the year.

• The rotation of Earth on its axis.

• The gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth.

What does NOT describe the rotation of the Earth?

• Causes the change in seasons.

• Creates day and night cycles.

• Affects ocean currents.

• Influences weather patterns.

What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

• 22.5 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 24.5 degrees

• 25.5 degrees

What is the main reason we have day and night?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis.

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

• The orbit of the Moon around the Earth.

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis

What is the primary reason for the seasons?

• The tilt of Earth's axis.

• The distance from the sun.

• The rotation of the Earth.

• The shape of the Earth.