How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
365 days
24 hours
2 weeks
1 year
How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
24 hours
2 weeks
365 days
1 year
Earth moves in orbit around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
revolution
rotation
spin
axis
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
revolution
rotation
tilt
orbit
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
moon
rotation
equator
revolution and tilt
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
fast
Oval
short
circular
The sun appears the brightest because...
It is the closest and the brightest star
It is the closest star
The sun is the brightest star
Suns are the brightest stars
What are groups of stars that make patterns?
constellations
sun spots
stars
solar flares
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
D
A
C
B
Which of these is FALSE regarding our ability to see the constellations?
You can see different constellations throughout the year.
You can only see constellations when they are visible from your hemisphere.
You can see constellations at any time of the year
They appear at certain times of the year and in specific hemispheres.
During the day can you see all of the stars in the sky?
No because you cannot see all of the stars from one location on Earth.
Yes, You will see all of the stars bright enough to make it to Earth.
Yes, you will just have to move your head and your eyes. duh.
No, You will only the star with the greatest apparent brightness.
What is a natural object that orbits a body bigger than itself?
moon
meteor
dwarf planet
comet
Which of these is not a pattern of the Earth's movements?
Shadow length throughout the day
The length of months.
The seasons
Volcanic Eruptions
Which way does the Earth rotate, revolve, and the moon revolve?
They all move counterclockwise wise
The Earth and the moon are opposite of each other
They all move clockwise
The are always changing, your guess is as good as mine
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
The sun
The Earths core
A mass
Other planets
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Birds flying in the sky
Lightning striking the ground
Rain falling from the sky
Smoke rising from a fire
