5 Questions
What is the imaginary line passing through the center of Earth called?
axis
What is the movement called when Earth spins around its axis?
rotation
What is the movement called when Earth revolves around the Sun?
revolution
What did Foucault observe about the direction of the pendulum?
It seemed to change direction
How long does Earth take to make one complete rotation on its axis?
23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds
Test your knowledge on Earth's rotation and revolution with this quiz! Learn about the imaginary axis, the spinning movement, and how Earth orbits around the Sun.
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