Geography: Motion Of Earth Trivia Quiz!

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Explore the dynamics of Earth's movement with the 'Geography: Motion Of Earth Trivia Quiz!' Learn about Earth's rotation and revolution, debunk myths about its axis, and understand the direction of its spin. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of planetary motion.

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  • 2. 

    The spinning movement of the earth is called...

    • Revolution

    • Rotation

    • Leap year

    Correct Answer
    A. Rotation
    Explanation
    The spinning movement of the earth is called rotation. This refers to the earth's movement on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete. Rotation is responsible for the cycle of day and night, as different parts of the earth are exposed to or hidden from the sun's light. Revolution, on the other hand, refers to the earth's movement around the sun, which takes about 365.25 days and is responsible for the changing of seasons. Leap year is not related to the spinning movement of the earth, but rather the adjustment made to the calendar to account for the extra fraction of a day in a year.

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  • 3. 

    The movement of the earth around sun in it's orbit is called...

    • Rotation

    • Revolution

    Correct Answer
    A. Revolution
    Explanation
    The movement of the earth around the sun in its orbit is called revolution. This term is used to describe the earth's annual journey around the sun, which takes approximately 365.25 days to complete. During this revolution, the earth follows a slightly elliptical path called an orbit. This movement is responsible for the changing seasons and the length of a year. Rotation, on the other hand, refers to the earth's spinning on its axis, which causes day and night.

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  • 4. 

    The axis of the earth is straight.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement that the axis of the earth is straight is false. The axis of the earth is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the sun. This tilt is what causes the change in seasons and the variation in daylight hours throughout the year. If the axis of the earth was straight, there would be no seasonal changes and the length of daylight would be consistent throughout the year.

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    The seasons are always same in the two hemisphere.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the seasons in the two hemispheres are opposite to each other. When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa. This is due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, which causes different amounts of sunlight to reach each hemisphere at different times of the year.

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  • 6. 

    A leap year has how many days?

    • 149

    • 365

    • 366

    Correct Answer
    A. 366
    Explanation
    A leap year has 366 days because it is a year that is evenly divisible by 4, except for years that are divisible by 100 but not divisible by 400. This extra day, known as February 29th, is added to the calendar every four years to account for the slight discrepancy between the solar year and the calendar year.

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  • 7. 

    The rhythm  of the earth's movement never changes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the rhythm of the earth's movement remains constant. This implies that the earth's movement, such as its rotation and revolution, follows a predictable and consistent pattern over time. This statement aligns with scientific understanding, as the earth's movement is governed by natural laws and physical forces that do not fluctuate significantly. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

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  • 8. 

    The earth takes 365 days and 6 hours to complete one rotation.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one rotation, not 365 days and 6 hours. The time it takes for the earth to complete one rotation is what gives us our day and night cycle.

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  • 9. 

    The earth always spins in the same direction around its axis from...

    • South to north

    • East to west

    • North to south

    • West to east

    Correct Answer
    A. West to east
    Explanation
    The earth always spins in the same direction around its axis from west to east. This is known as eastward rotation or prograde rotation. This rotation causes the sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west. It also determines the direction of prevailing winds, ocean currents, and the rotation of weather systems such as hurricanes. The west to east rotation is a fundamental characteristic of the earth's motion and is consistent with the laws of physics and the formation of the solar system.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these factors does NOT directly influence the Earth's seasons?

    • Earth's axial tilt 

    • Earth's elliptical orbit 

    • Earth's distance from the Sun 

    • The angle of sunlight hitting the Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Earth's distance from the Sun 
    Explanation
    While it might seem logical that Earth's distance from the Sun would cause the seasons, the primary factor is the Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees. This tilt causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences summer, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, and vice versa.  

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