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Earth in Space

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Basic questions about the movement of the Earth in Space and the Solar System

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1
How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its own axis?
365 days
One month
24 hours
200 days
2
How long does it take for the Earth to go round the Sun once?
365 days
24 hours
One month
200 days
3
Describe the movement of the Earth
The Sun orbits the Earth
The Earth rotates the Sun
The Earth orbits the Sun
The Earth moves to the Sun
4
Describe the movement of the Moon
The Moon rotates the Earth
The Moon does not move
The Moon orbits the Earth
The Earth orbits the Moon
5
How long does it take the Moon to go round the Earth?
365 days
200 days
24 hours
One month
6
Which is the best description of why we get seasons?
In winter the Earth is further away from the Sun
The Earth's tilt means more direct Sunlight on some parts
In Summer it's hotter because there are no clouds
The Sun is hotter at some times of the year
7
What causes night?
The Sun shines on the Earth; the night is the dark half
The moon blocks the light from the Sun
The Earth rotates on its axis
Clouds cover the Sun