
Chapter 6 Earth and Space (Lesson 1 How does Earth move?)
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- Q1What is the northern end of the Earth's axis calledThe North Pole30s
- Q2Name two ways that the Earth moves.Earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis.30s
- Q3How many hours does it take for Earth to make a complete rotation?24 hours30s
- Q4If the Earth did not rotate, would we have days and nights?No. The sun would only shine on part of the Earth.30s
- Q5What is the shape of an orbit?elliptical30s
- Q6For how many months does one of Earth's revolutions around the sun last?12 months30s
- Q7If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?summer30s
- Q8Does the tilt of the Earth's axis ever change?No30s
- Q9What season begins between Dec. 21-22 and ends between Mar. 21-22?winter30s
- Q10What season begins between June 21-22 and ends between Sept. 22-23?summer30s