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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe spinning of an object on its axis is called______orbitrotationrevolutiontide
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDay and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.revolutionorbitrotation
- 3. Multiple Choice
How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?
12 hours
24 hours
365.25 days
29.5 days
- 4. Multiple Choice
How long does it take for the earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?
24 hours
12 hours
30 days
365.25 days
- 5. Multiple Choice
The sun appears to rise in the East, and set in the West
Revolution
Rotation
- 6. Multiple Choice
Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...rotationrevolutionorbitdouble axis - 7. Multiple ChoiceThe EARTH REVOLVES around the:SunMoonThe Earth doesn't revolveThe sun rotates
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRotation of the earth takesOne dayOne yearOne summerOne winter
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does REVOLUTION mean?To SPINTo ORBIT or GO AROUND
- 10. Multiple Choice
How many degrees per hour does the Earth rotate?
23.5 degrees/hour
15 degrees/hour
1 degree/ hour
365 degrees/hour
- 11. Multiple Choice
Best evidence to support the Earth is rotating on its axis is
apparent sinking of a ship
Coriolis effect
different constellations throughout the year
seasons
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why do we see different constellations throughout the year?
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
Earth has a curved surface
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many degrees per day does the Earth move in its orbit around the Sun?
15o
360o
1o
23.5o
- 14. Multiple Choice
How many degrees per hour does the Earth rotates?
1
15
23.5
24
- 15. Multiple Choice
What results in a Earth rotation?
a year
a day
- 16. Multiple Choice
Fluids in the Northern Hemisphere deflect to the
Right
Left
- 17. Multiple Choice
Evidence Earth revolves around the Sun
Constellations visible at different times of the year
Coriolis Effect
Day and Night
Foucault Pendulum
- 18. Multiple Choice
Earth is tilted how many degrees on its axis as it rotates?
1o
15o
23.5o
365.25o
- 19. Multiple Choice
This movement of Earth is completed in 24 hours.
Rotation
Revolution
- 20. Multiple Choice
Earth's path or orbit around the sun is an ellipse.
Rotation
Revolution
- 21. Multiple Choice
The Earth travels counterclockwise around the sun.
Rotation
Revolution
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIn this simple diagram, the motion of both the Earth and Moon can be described as -RotationRevolution
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIn this simple diagram, the motion of both the blue and yellow dots can best be described as -RotationRevolution
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIn this diagram, the motion of the EARTH can best be described as -RotationRevolution
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIn this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -RotationRevolution
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIn this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -RotationRevolution
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -RotationRevolution
- 28. Multiple Choice
The Coriolis effect
is evidence of Earth's rotation
is evidence of Earth's revolution
- 29. Multiple Choice
The Coriolis Effect states that winds deflect in the Northern hemisphere to the
right
left
- 30. Multiple Choice
The Foucault pendulum provides evidence that the Earth
Rotates
Revolves
- 31. Multiple Choice
We see certain constellations throughout the course of 1 year due to Earth's...
rotation
revolution
- 32. Multiple Choice
Earth rotates
counterclockwise
clockwise
- 33. Multiple Choice
Earth revolves
counterclockwise
clockwise
- 34. Multiple Choice
15o/hour
rotation
revolution
- 35. Multiple Choice
1o/day
rotation
revolution
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which statement is TRUE
The earth rotates at 1o/day
The earth revolves at 15o/hour
The earth rotates at 15o/hour
The earth orbits at 15o/hour
- 37. Multiple Choice
The Circumpolar Constellations travel around
Polaris
the sky
the big dipper
the earth
- 38. Multiple Choice
Fluids on Earth deflect in which direction in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis Effect?
To the right
To the left
- 39. Multiple Choice
Objects in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere deflect to which direction due to the Coriolis Effect?
Left
Up
Down
Right
- 40. Multiple Choice
The Coriolis Effect is caused by what?
The wind blowing
Earth's gravity pulling things down
The rotation of the Earth
The pull of the Moon
- 41. Multiple Choice
A swinging pendulum that appears to change direction in a predictable manner.
Coriolis Effect
Heliocentric
Geocentric
Foucault Pendulum
- 42. Multiple Choice
Winds and ocean currents bend from their expected path.
Foucault Pendulum
Coriolis Effect
Heliocentric
Geocentric
- 43. Multiple Choice
What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?
The rotation of Earth on its axis
The movement of the stars
The orbit of the Earth around the sun
None of these
- 44. Multiple Choice
What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Movement of the stars
Earth's orbit around the sun
None of these
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the sun appear to move across the sky?Earth's orbit around the sunEarth's rotation on its axisthe sun's rotationmovement of the stars
- 46. Multiple Choice
Days are caused by Earth's
perihelion
aphelion
revelation
rotation
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is evidence of Earth's rotation?
a Foucault pendulum
day and night
the Coriolis Effect
All of the above
- 48. Multiple Choice
Earth's orbit is a perfect circle
True
False
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