How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
24 hours
1 year
365 days
2 weeks
How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
24 hours
365 days
2 weeks
1 year
Earth moves in orbit around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
rotation
revolution
spin
axis
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
orbit
rotation
tilt
revolution
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
equator
moon
rotation
revolution and tilt
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
Oval
short
circular
fast
The sun appears the brightest because...
The sun is the brightest star
It is the closest star
It is the closest and the brightest star
Suns are the brightest stars
What are groups of stars that make patterns?
solar flares
constellations
stars
sun spots
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
B
D
A
C
Which of these is FALSE regarding our ability to see the constellations?
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.
You can see different constellations throughout the year.
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 just have to move your head and your eyes. duh.
Yes, You will see all of the stars bright enough to make it to Earth.
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
Volcanic Eruptions
The seasons
The length of months.
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
The are always changing, your guess is as good as mine
They all move counterclockwise wise
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
The Earths core
A mass
The sun
Other planets
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Birds flying in the sky
Rain falling from the sky
Smoke rising from a fire
Lightning striking the ground
