The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the

apparent change in direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum

Which statement best explains why these 2 constellations are visible in the months identified?

Earth faces different parts of galaxy as it orbits the Sun.

The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the

Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect

Which statement best describes Earth's approximate rates of rotation and revolution?

Earth's rate of rotation is 15°/hr and revolution is 1°/day.

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Rotation and Revolution

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1
What is the main reason the pendulum appears to change its direction of swing over time?
spinning of Earth on its axis
revolution of Earth in its orbit
speed of Earth in its orbit
tilt of Earth on its axis
2
Earth's approximate rate of revolution is
360° per day
1° per day
180° per day
15° per day
3
Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?
rotation of Pisces on its axis
revolution of Earth around the Sun
rotation of Earth on its axis
revolution of Pisces around the Sun
4
The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the
shape of Earth's orbit
shape of the Milky Way galaxy
apparent change in direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum
changes in the yearly duration of insolation on Earth
5
Which statement best explains why these 2 constellations are visible in the months identified?
Earth faces different parts of galaxy as stars orbit Earth
Earth spins on its axis at a variable rate during the year.
Earth spins on its axis at a constant rate every 24 hours.
Earth faces different parts of galaxy as it orbits the Sun.
6
The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the
Foucault pendulum and global warming
Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect
Moon phases and global warming
Moon phases and Coriolis effect
7
The Coriolis effect occurs as a result of Earth's
magnetic field
rotation
revolution
tilt on its axis
8
This pendulum movement, and the pattern of knocked-over pins, is evidence of Earth's
nearly circular orbit around the sun
nearly spherical shape
rotation on its axis
gravitational attraction to the sun
9
Which change would occur if the Earth's rate of rotation were to increase?
The year would be longer.
The day would be shorter.
The year would be shorter.
The day would be longer.
10
Which statement best describes Earth's approximate rates of rotation and revolution?
Earth's rate of rotation is 24°/hr and revolution is 1°/day.
Earth's rate of rotation is 1°/hr and revolution is 15°/day.
Earth's rate of rotation is 1°/hr and revolution is 360°/day
Earth's rate of rotation is 15°/hr and revolution is 1°/day.
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Which motion is responsible for the difference in constellations visible on these two dates?
The stars in the constellation orbit the Earth
The Sun orbits Earth
Earth orbits the stars in the constellations
Earth orbits the Sun

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