Planetary Days and Rotations

The video tutorial explains how the rotation of Earth and other planets in the Solar System causes day and night. It details the rotation periods of each planet, highlighting the differences in day length across the Solar System. The tutorial emphasizes that while Earth takes 24 hours to complete a rotation, other planets have varying rotation periods, such as Mercury's 58 days and Venus's 243 days. The video concludes by summarizing the key points about planetary rotation and its impact on day and night cycles.

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Earth's tilt

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

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

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

• 12 hours

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

• Mars

How long is a day on Mercury in Earth days?

• 9 hours and 56 minutes

• 243 days

• 58 days and 16 hours

• 24 hours

Which planet has a day that lasts 243 Earth days?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Jupiter

How long is a day on Mars?

• 10 hours

• 12 hours and 14 minutes

• 9 hours and 56 minutes

• 24 hours and 37 minutes

Which planet has the shortest day in the Solar System?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

What is the approximate duration of a day on Saturn?

• 10 hours

• 24 hours

• 12 hours and 14 minutes

• 16 hours and 7 minutes

How long is a day on Uranus in Earth hours?

• 24 hours

• 16 hours and 7 minutes

• 12 hours and 14 minutes

• 10 hours

Which planet has a day that lasts 16 hours and 7 minutes?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Neptune