

The Movement of Earth
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4th - 6th Grade
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Jennifer Phillips
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Multiple Choice
What is the imaginary line that runs through the north and south pole called?
axis
orbit
stick
latitude
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Multiple Choice
When Earth spins on its axis, it makes one complete ________.
revolution
rotation
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Multiple Choice
How long does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation?
24 hours
12 hours
365 days
29 days
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Multiple Choice
True or False: The Sun is actually moving when we see it "rise" in the morning.
True
False
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Seasons
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Multiple Choice
What do we call the path the Earth takes while going around the Sun?
axis
orbit
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Multiple Choice
What is caused by the combination of the tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth around the Sun?
night and day
the seasons
ocean tides
darkness and light
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Multiple Choice
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution?
24 hours
12 hours
365 days
29 days
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Multiple Choice
Keisha wants to show Amy what happens during one Earth day. Keisha holds a small globe representing Earth, and Amy holds a large ball representing the Sun. What should Keisha do to show Amy what happens during one Earth day?
Keisha should move the globe in one complete circle around Amy.
Keisha should move the globe toward Amy and then away from her.
Keisha should slowly lift the globe above her head and then lower it.
Keisha should slowly spin the globe one complete time about its axis.
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Poll
How comfortable are you with the difference between rotation and revolution?
I could make a presentation to explain this to the class.
I could say at least 2 differences between revolution and rotation.
I could say only 1 difference between revolution and rotation.
I'm totally lost.
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