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Earth's Rotation

Test Description: What happens as a result of the Earth's rotation?

Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.

1) 1. All of the following are caused by Earth's rotation EXCEPT. . .

AD. The changing shape of shadows throughout the day BB. The sun's apparent movement across the sky CC. The seasons of Earth DA. The day and night cycle of Earth

2) 2. How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

AC. 24 hours BB. 365 hours CA. 1 hour DD. 50 hours

3) 3. What causes us to have a day and night on Earth?

AA. the Earth's Seasons BC. The Earth's Orbit CD. The Earth's Rotation DB. The Earth's year

4) 4. Which direction does the sun appear to rise in the morning?

AB. South BC. East CD. North DA. West

5) 5. Which direction does the sun appear to set in the evening?

AA. West BB. South CD. North DC. East

6) 6. Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

AA. Day and night BB. Moon phases CD. Seasons DC. Rainfall and evaporation

7) 7. On which side of a house in TEXAS should a window be placed so that the people inside the house could see the sunrise each day through the window?

AD. west BB. south CA. north DC. east

8) 8. A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotation on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?

AA. the different amount of rain that falls each day. BC. the seasons with in a year CB. the appearance of shadows changing throughout the day DD. The different phases of the moon in a month

9) 9. A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate-

AD. all of the above BA. they cycle of the four season CB. the passing of a year DC. the cycle of day and night

10) 10. What causes the apparent movement of the sun across the sky?

AD. The Earth's Rotation BB. The Earth's seasons CA. The Earth's year DC. The Earth's orbit

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