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