Earth's Rotation and Revolution

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• Rotation refers to the Earth's movement around the Sun; revolution is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

• Rotation is the movement of the Moon around the Earth; revolution is the Earth's orbit around the Moon.

• Rotation and revolution are the same processes that describe the Earth's movement.

How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution?

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

• One month

What is the invisible line that passes through the North Pole and the South Pole called?

• The Earth's axis

• The equator

• The prime meridian

• The international date line

What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

• Orbit

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Trajectory

What is the significance of the North Star in relation to Earth's axis?

• It is the brightest star in the night sky.

• It is aligned with the Earth's axis and indicates true north.

• It is located at the equator of the Earth.

• It is used to measure the distance to the moon.

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• The equator.

• The prime meridian.

• The Tropic of Cancer.

• The International Date Line.

What causes the seasons?

• The Earth's revolution and tilted axis.

• The distance from the sun during summer.

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• The gravitational pull of the moon.

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

• A day

• A week

• A month

• An hour

What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Translation

How does the Earth's revolution affect the temperature?

• It changes the angle of sunlight received, affecting temperature and seasons.

• It has no effect on temperature.

• It increases the distance from the sun, cooling the Earth.

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster, increasing temperature.