Earth's Motion and Rotation
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What is the primary factor that determines the strength of gravity's pull between two objects?

  • The color of the objects
  • The mass of the objects (correct)
  • The distance between the objects
  • The shape of the objects
  • What would happen to Earth if the Sun's gravity suddenly stopped pulling on it?

  • Earth would fly off into space in a straight line (correct)
  • Earth would start moving in a zigzag pattern
  • Earth would start rotating in the opposite direction
  • Earth would continue orbiting the Sun in a circular path
  • What is the term for the spinning motion of an object?

  • Revolution
  • Orbit
  • Gravity
  • Rotation (correct)
  • Why does the view of the sky change over time?

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

    How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky?

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

    What causes the changes in seasons on Earth?

    <p>Earth's revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the air temperature near the equator warmer than near the poles?

    <p>More sunlight reaches the equator due to the Earth's curved surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the path an object follows as it moves around another object?

    <p>Orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of Earth's rotation as viewed from the North Pole?

    <p>Counterclockwise from west to east</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the beam of light when you shine a flashlight onto a tilted card?

    <p>The beam becomes more spread out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does Earth make one complete revolution around the Sun?

    <p>Every 365.24 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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