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