Earth's Motion QuizOnline version Test your knowledge about Earth's rotation and revolution in this fun quiz for grade 6! by Hazel Lyn Rumalay 1 What is Earth's rotation? a The movement of tectonic plates. b The spinning of Earth on its axis. c The changing of seasons. d The orbit of Earth around the Sun. 2 How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation? a Approximately 24 hours. b 365 days c 12 hours d 30 days 3 What is Earth's revolution? a The movement of Earth around the Sun. b The phases of the Moon. c The tilt of Earth's axis. d The spinning of Earth on its axis. 4 How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun? a About 365.25 days. b 12 months c 24 hours d 30 days 5 What causes day and night? a The tilt of Earth's axis. b The Moon's phases. c Earth's rotation on its axis. d Earth's revolution around the Sun. 6 What is the position of the earth? a straight b tilting c horizontal d vertical 7 Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun? a Winter b Fall c Summer. d Spring 8 What phenomenon is caused by Earth's revolution? a Tides b Day and night c Weather patterns d The changing of seasons. 9 What is the imaginary line that Earth rotates around called? a The orbit b The axis. c The equator d The meridian 10 How does Earth's rotation affect time zones? a It only affects the equator. b It creates different time zones around the world. c It has no effect on time zones. d It makes all places have the same time.
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