Earth's Rotation
What causes day and night?
A. The Sun moving around Earth
B. Earth rotating on its axis
C. The Moon moving around Earth
D. Clouds covering the Sun
B. Earth rotating on its axis
What are the two main periods of a day?
A. Summer and winter
B. Day and night
C. Morning and afternoon
D. Sunrise and sunset
B. Day and night
What is Earth's main source of light?
A. The Moon
B. The stars
C. The Sun
D. The clouds
C. The Sun
In which direction does the Sun appear to rise?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
C. East
When does the Sun usually rise?
A. At midnight
B. In the morning
C. In the afternoon
D. Late at night
B. In the morning
What is the imaginary line Earth spins around called?
The axis.
Which side of Earth experiences daytime?
The side facing the Sun.
Does the Sun light up the whole Earth at the same time?
No, it lights up about half of Earth at a time.
In which direction does the Sun appear to set?
West.
When does the Sun usually appear highest in the sky?
Around midday or noon.
In which direction does Earth rotate?
A. East to west
B. North to south
C. West to east
D. South to north
C. West to east
Why is the side of Earth facing away from the Sun dark?
A. It does not receive sunlight
B. The Moon covers it
C. The Sun disappears
D. Earth stops rotating
A. It does not receive sunlight
What happens to the side of Earth that is not receiving sunlight?
A. It experiences night
B. It becomes the Sun
C. It stops rotating
D. It becomes brighter
A. It experiences night
What usually happens after sunset?
A. Morning begins
B. Night begins
C. The Sun gets closer to Earth
D. Earth stops rotating
B. Night begins
Where does the Sun appear in the evening before sunset?
A. In the eastern sky
B. In the western sky
C. Directly below Earth
D. In the northern sky only
B. In the western sky
How long does Earth take to complete one rotation?
About 24 hours.
What happens when your location rotates away from the Sun?
Day changes to night.
Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
Because Earth rotates on its axis.
Why does the Sun appear to rise in the east?
Because Earth rotates from west to east.
Why does the Sun appear higher in the sky as morning progresses toward noon?
Because Earth's rotation makes the Sun appear to move across the sky.
How does Earth's rotation cause day and night?
A. Earth moves closer to the Sun
B. The Sun switches on and off
C. Different parts of Earth turn toward or away from the Sun
D. The Moon blocks the Sun every night
C. Different parts of Earth turn toward or away from the Sun
Why do different places experience sunrise at different times?
A. The Sun changes its size
B. Earth rotates, so places face the Sun at different times
C. The Moon moves too slowly
D. Earth stops moving at night
B. Earth rotates, so places face the Sun at different times
Does the Sun really travel around Earth every day?
A. Yes, once every hour
B. Yes, from east to west
C. No, its apparent daily movement is mainly caused by Earth's rotation
D. No, because the Sun does not move at all
C. No, its apparent daily movement is mainly caused by Earth's rotation.
What best explains sunrise and sunset?
A. The Sun circles Earth every day
B. Earth rotates, making the Sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west
C. The Moon pushes the Sun across the sky
D. Earth moves closer to the Sun every morning
B. Earth rotates, making the Sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west
How does the Sun's apparent position change from morning to evening?
A. It appears to rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west
B. It rises in the west and sets in the east
C. It stays in the same position all day
D. It moves around Earth from north to south only
A. It appears to rise in the east, move across the sky, and set in the west