Day and Night
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Day and Night

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

  • 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees
  • 23.4 degrees (correct)
  • 45 degrees
  • What is the average time it takes to rotate noon-noon (24 hours) and sets the official time around the globe?

  • Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  • Pacific Standard Time (PST)
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) (correct)
  • Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
  • How long does it take for the Earth to travel around the sun?

  • 1 year (correct)
  • 2 years
  • 4 years
  • 6 months
  • How many days are there in a leap year?

    <p>366 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes day and night on Earth?

    <p>The Earth's rotation on its axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Earth's Axis and Rotation

    • The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees.
    • The average time it takes for the Earth to rotate from noon to noon is 24 hours, which sets the official time around the globe.

    Earth's Orbit

    • It takes the Earth approximately 365.25 days to travel around the Sun.

    Leap Year

    • A leap year has 366 days.

    Day and Night Cycle

    • Day and night on Earth are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis, which results in different parts of the planet facing towards or away from the Sun.

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    Description

    Test your knowledge of day and night with this quiz. Explore the concept of Earth's rotation on its axis and how it causes the cycle of day and night. Understand the role of the tilted axis in determining the length of daylight throughout the year.

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