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1.  The earth spins on an angled tilt called a(n)

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The earth spins on an angled tilt called an axis. The axis is an imaginary line that runs through the center of the earth from the North Pole to the South Pole. This tilt is responsible for the changing seasons and the length of daylight hours throughout the year.

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Earths Rotation Quiz! Science Trivia - Quiz

The planets that we know of so far are in constant motion and the earth is no exemption. The earth orbits around the sun in what we have... see morecome to identify as revolution and spins around its axis. This process cannot be viewed clearly without many studies. Take up the quiz below and see what you know about the earth’s rotation and revolution.
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2. Revolution of the earth takes_________________

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The Earth’s revolution is its movement around the Sun. It takes about one year for the Earth to complete this full orbit. This movement is responsible for the changing seasons, as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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3. The earth's revolution is called an orbit, and we orbit around________

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The earth's revolution is called an orbit because it revolves around the sun. This is known as heliocentric orbit, where the earth moves in an elliptical path around the sun due to the gravitational force between them. The sun is at the center of our solar system, and all the planets, including Earth, orbit around it.

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4. Which is caused by the rotation of Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth causes the phenomenon of days and nights. As the Earth rotates on its axis, different parts of the planet are exposed to the Sun's light, creating daytime, while the opposite side experiences darkness, creating nighttime. This rotation takes approximately 24 hours to complete, resulting in the cycle of day and night that we experience on Earth.

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5. How long does it take for the Earth to go once around its axis?

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The Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation around its axis. This period of time is known as a day. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet experience daylight and darkness, resulting in day and night. This rotation is responsible for the regular cycle of day and night that we observe on Earth.

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6. Which of the following correctly describes the movement of Earth, Moon and sun?

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The correct answer is that the Moon revolves around Earth and Earth revolves around the sun. This is known as the heliocentric model, which is the widely accepted scientific understanding of the movement of celestial bodies in our solar system. The Moon orbits around Earth due to Earth's gravitational pull, while Earth orbits around the sun. This movement of Earth around the sun is responsible for the changing seasons and the length of a year.

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7. Which of the followings happens in one year's time?

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In one year's time, Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun. This is known as a "year" and it takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to complete this orbit. This revolution around the sun is responsible for the changing seasons and the cycle of daylight and darkness.

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8. During which seasons are the days the shortest?

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In winter, the days are the shortest because the Earth's axis is tilted away from the sun. This means that the sun's rays are spread out over a larger area, resulting in less direct sunlight and shorter days. Additionally, the angle at which the sunlight hits the Earth's surface is lower, leading to less daylight hours. As a result, winter experiences shorter days compared to other seasons.

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9. Rotation of the earth is what causes_______________

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The rotation of the earth causes day and night. As the earth rotates on its axis, different parts of the planet are exposed to the sun's light, creating daylight, while the opposite side experiences darkness, creating night. This rotation takes approximately 24 hours to complete, resulting in the cycle of day and night that we experience on Earth.

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10. During which season are the days the longest?

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During the summer season, the days are the longest. This is because the Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun during this time, causing the Sun to be higher in the sky and resulting in longer daylight hours. In contrast, during the winter season, the Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun, causing the Sun to be lower in the sky and resulting in shorter daylight hours. Spring and fall are transitional seasons where the length of the days gradually changes towards either summer or winter.

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11. Rotation of the earth takes___________

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The Earth's rotation on its axis takes approximately 24 hours to complete, which is why we experience day and night. The Earth's revolution around the Sun takes approximately 365 days, which is why we experience a year and the changing seasons.

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12. Because of the Earth's revolution around the sun, we have different__________

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Due to the Earth's revolution around the sun, we experience different seasons. As the Earth orbits the sun, its axis is tilted, causing different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year. This tilt, along with the Earth's rotation, leads to changes in temperature, weather patterns, and the length of daylight hours. These changes create the four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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13. Which of the following best describes why the Earth has four seasons? A. The sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during winter B. The sun shines directly onto the equator all year long C. The 23.5° tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons

Explanation

The Earth has four seasons primarily because of its 23.5° tilt. This tilt causes the angle at which the sun's rays hit the Earth to change throughout the year. When a hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it receives more direct sunlight and experiences summer. Conversely, when a hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it receives less direct sunlight and experiences winter. This variation in sunlight intensity and duration leads to the different seasons experienced on Earth.

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14. Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?

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The correct answer is that the point of view of the moon changes and Earth sees different amounts of lit and unlit moon. This is because the moon orbits around the Earth, and as it moves, the angle between the sun, moon, and Earth changes. This changing angle causes different portions of the moon to be illuminated by the sun, resulting in the different phases of the moon that we see from Earth.

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 The earth spins on an angled tilt called a(n)
Revolution of the earth takes_________________
The earth's revolution is called an orbit, and we orbit...
Which is caused by the rotation of Earth?
How long does it take for the Earth to go once around its axis?
Which of the following correctly describes the movement of Earth, Moon...
Which of the followings happens in one year's time?
During which seasons are the days the shortest?
Rotation of the earth is what causes_______________
During which season are the days the longest?
Rotation of the earth takes___________
Because of the Earth's revolution around the sun, we have...
Which of the following best describes why the Earth has four seasons?...
Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?
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