How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
1 year
365 days
2 weeks
24 hours
How long does it take for earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
1 year
24 hours
2 weeks
365 days
Earth moves in orbit around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
spin
rotation
axis
revolution
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
orbit
tilt
revolution
rotation
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
moon
rotation
equator
revolution and tilt
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
fast
circular
Oval
short
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?
solar flares
constellations
sun spots
stars
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
B
C
A
D
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?
Yes, you will just have to move your head and your eyes. duh.
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.
What is a natural object that orbits a body bigger than itself?
comet
moon
meteor
dwarf planet
Which of these is not a pattern of the Earth's movements?
The length of months.
Volcanic Eruptions
Shadow length throughout the day
The seasons
Which way does the Earth rotate, revolve, and the moon revolve?
They all move counterclockwise wise
They all move clockwise
The Earth and the moon are opposite of each other
The are always changing, your guess is as good as mine
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
Other planets
The sun
The Earths core
A mass
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Lightning striking the ground
Rain falling from the sky
Birds flying in the sky
Smoke rising from a fire
