Earth's Rotation

What does rotation mean?

• To move in a straight line

• To spin

• To jump

• To vibrate

What is the imaginary line running through Earth called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Meridian

Earth rotates on its ________.

• axis

• surface

• orbit

• core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth's axis connects the ________ Pole to the ________ Pole.

• North, South

• East, West

• Magnetic, Geographic

• Equator, Prime Meridian

In which direction does Earth rotate?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Upwards

• Downwards

How long does one complete rotation of Earth take?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does Earth's rotation create?

• Seasons

• Day/night cycle

• Tides

• Mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When facing the Sun, it is ________.

• Day

• Night

• Evening

• Midnight

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When facing away from the Sun, it is ________.

• Night

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Noon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Half of Earth is always in daylight and half is always in darkness.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1