2.3 | Round and Round We Go

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

• Elliptical

• Rectangular

• Triangular

• Circular

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

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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Which phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation?

• Tides

• Day and night

• Seasons

• Auroras

What is the main reason for the occurrence of auroras?

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's magnetic field

• Earth's elliptical orbit

What is the Earth's axis?

• A line that changes every year

• A real line around the equator

• An imaginary line through the poles

• A line that runs parallel to the orbit

Why is it summer in the northern hemisphere during July?

• The Earth is tilted away from the Sun

• The northern hemisphere receives more direct sunlight

• The Earth is closest to the Sun

• The Earth rotates faster

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What happens to the magnetic poles over time?

• They remain constant

• They switch places

• They become weaker

• They disappear

What protects Earth from harsh solar radiation?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's orbit

• Earth's atmosphere

• Earth's magnetic field

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on compasses?

• They point to the magnetic north

• They point to the geographic north

• They point to the equator

• They point to the Sun