Earth Science Chapter on Rotation and Time Zones

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

North to South
East to West
West to East (correct)
South to North

What is the main subject of the handwritten notes?

Visual Arts
Geographical Mapping
Angular Measurement (correct)
North Direction

The Earth's axis of rotation is not parallel to its position during seasonal changes.

False (B)

What is the Coriolis effect?

The deflection of objects moving above or on the Earth's surface due to the Earth's rotation. Signup and view all the answers

The notes suggest that angular measurement is irrelevant to geography.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What measurement is referred to as being taken from the North?

Angular measurement Signup and view all the answers

The ______ pendulum provides evidence of Earth's rotation.

Foucault Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of Earth's rotation with their descriptions:

Coriolis effect = Deflection due to Earth's rotation Length of day = Variation in daylight caused by rotation Direction of sunrise = Rising in the East Daily changes = Cycle between day and night Signup and view all the answers

The notes refer to __________ measurement on the horizon from the North.

angular Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Angular Measurement = A method of measuring angles North = Direction indicating the top of a compass Horizon = The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet Geographic Orientation = Understanding location in relation to earth's coordinates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the creation of time zones?

Solar noon occurs at different times for different locations (B) Signup and view all the answers

As latitude increases, the rate of Earth's rotation increases.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Daylight Savings Time on the standard clock?

The standard clock is advanced one hour. Signup and view all the answers

There are _ time zones around the world, each _ degrees wide.

24, 15 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their correct descriptions:

Solar Time = Time when the sun is the highest in the sky Solar Noon = Specific time by the sun International Date Line = Line that changes the day but not the time Leap Year = Occurs every 4 years due to the extra 0.25 days Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the Summer Solstice?

The Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Aphelion is when the Earth is closest to the Sun.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

23.5 degrees Signup and view all the answers

The position of the Earth closest to the Sun is called __________.

Perihelion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their corresponding dates:

Summer Solstice = June 21st Autumnal Equinox = September 21st Spring Equinox = March 21st Winter Solstice = December 21st Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an equinox?

When the Sun's rays hit the equator. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Tropic of Capricorn is located at a latitude of 23.5° S.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the highest and lowest latitudes where the Sun's direct rays hit during a solstice?

23.5° N and 23.5° S Signup and view all the answers

The angle between the horizon and an object in the sky is called _____ .

altitude Signup and view all the answers

Match the following latitude lines with their descriptions:

Tropic of Cancer = 23.5° N Tropic of Capricorn = 23.5° S Arctic Circle = 66.5° N Equator = 0° Signup and view all the answers

Earth's Axis of Rotation

An imaginary line passing through Earth, connecting the North and South poles.

Earth's Rotation

The Earth turns on its axis from West to East, completing one full rotation in about 24 hours.

Coriolis Effect

The tendency of objects moving on or above Earth's surface to be deflected due to varying rotation speeds at different latitudes.

Parallelism of Earth's Axis

The Earth's axis remains tilted at the same angle (23.5 degrees) as it orbits the Sun. This is important because it causes seasons.