How much do you know about the Earth's rotation?

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation?

  • The occurrence of four seasons on Earth
  • The diversion of flowing air and water (correct)
  • The movement of the Earth around the Sun
  • The Earth's tilt at 23.5 degrees

What is the difference between perihelion and aphelion?

  • Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the Moon, while aphelion is when the Earth is farthest from the Sun
  • Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the Sun, while aphelion is when the Earth is farthest from the Moon (correct)
  • Perihelion is when the Earth is farthest from the Moon, while aphelion is when the Earth is closest to the Sun
  • Perihelion is when the Earth is farthest from the Sun, while aphelion is when the Earth is closest to the Moon

What causes the occurrence of day and night on Earth?

  • The Earth's revolution
  • The daily rising and setting of the Sun (correct)
  • The diversion of flowing air and water
  • The Earth's tilt at 23.5 degrees

What is the Coriolis Effect and how is it related to the rotation of the Earth?

<p>The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon where flowing air and water are diverted in directions (North-South to East-West) due to the Earth's rotation, which causes them to appear to curve. This effect is related to the Earth's rotation because it is caused by the Coriolis force, which is a result of the Earth's rotation on its axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Earth's perihelion and aphelion?

<p>The Earth's perihelion is the point in its orbit where it is closest to the sun, while its aphelion is the point where it is farthest from the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Earth's rotation affect the occurrence of day and night?

<p>The Earth's rotation causes the occurrence of day and night because as it rotates on its axis, different parts of the Earth are exposed to the sun's light at different times, resulting in alternating periods of daylight and darkness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The earth rotates on its axis from east to west direction in a day.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Coriolis Effect is responsible for the diversion of flowing air and water from East-West to North-South direction.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth's revolution around the sun is responsible for the occurrence of day and night.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rotation refers to the movement of the earth on its ______

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

The earth is tilted ______ degrees

<p>23.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Revolutions refers to the movement of the earth around the ______

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

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