Movement of the Earth
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- Q1
It refers to the movement of the Earth on its axis.
revolution
reflection
rotation
refraction
120s - Q2
What do you call the movement of the Earth around the sun?
reflection
rotation
revolution
refraction
120s - Q3
What causes day and night?
reflection
rotation
revolution
refraction
30s - Q4
How many days are there in one complete rotation of the Earth?
2 days
1 day
4 days
3 days
30s - Q5
How many hours does the Earth completes one rotation?
48 hours
24 hours
12 hours
72 hours
30s - Q6
How does the Earth rotate on its axis?
clockwise
straight path
single path
counterclockwise
120s - Q7
How does the Earth revolve around the sun?
clockwise
counterclockwise
straight path
single path
30s - Q8
How many days are there in one complete revolution of the Earth?
367 days
366 days
365 1/4 days
366 1/4 days
30s - Q9
Which of the following is an effect of Earth's revolution?
bright light
summer
night
day
30s - Q10
A season where temperature may increase to the hottest of the year.
summer
autumn
spring
winter
120s - Q11
Which statement about Earth’s rotation and its revolution is correct?
It takes Earth longer to rotate on its axis than revolve around the sun.
It takes Earth longer to rotate around the sun than revolve on its axis.
It takes Earth longer to revolve around the sun than rotate on its axis.
It takes Earth longer to revolve around the sun than revolve on its axis.
30s - Q12
How long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?
1 week
1 day
1 decade
1 year
120s - Q13
Why does the Philippines have two seasons only?
It is located far from the tropical zone or far from the equator.
It is surrounded by big bodies of water.
It is located within the tropical zone or near the equator.
It has many islands.
30s - Q14
Some areas may experience snow or ice, while others see only cold rain.
autumn
winter
spring
summer
30s