Understanding Earth's Rotation and Day Lengths on Planets

Understanding Earth's Rotation and Day Lengths on Planets

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

3rd - 5th Grade

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Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explains the repeating pattern of day and night caused by Earth's rotation on its axis. As Earth rotates, different parts face the Sun, resulting in day and night. This rotation takes 24 hours. The video also highlights that other planets have different rotation speeds, affecting the length of their days. For instance, Jupiter's day is 10 Earth hours, while Venus's day is 243 Earth days. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

The Earth's tilt

The Moon's orbit around the Earth

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's orbit around the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the imaginary line called that the Earth spins around?

Equator

Meridian

Longitude

Axis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

24 hours

12 hours

365 days

48 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we experience a daily pattern of day and night?

Because of the Earth's orbit

Due to the Earth's rotation

Because of the Sun's movement

Due to the Moon's phases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet has the shortest day in the solar system?

Venus

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is a day on Venus compared to Earth?

10 Earth hours

365 Earth days

24 Earth hours

243 Earth days