day and night

Question 1

What causes day and night on Earth?

Answer 1

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Question 2

True or False: Daytime occurs when the side of the Earth is facing the Sun.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Earth takes approximately _____ hours to complete one full rotation.

Answer 3

24

Question 4

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

Answer 4

Prime Meridian

Question 5

During which part of the year does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day?

Answer 5

Summer solstice

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What phenomenon occurs at the equator where day and night are approximately equal in length? A) Solstice B) Equinox C) Zenith

Answer 6

B) Equinox

Question 7

What is the angle of the Earth’s tilt that affects the length of day and night?

Answer 7

23.5 degrees

Question 8

True or False: The Sun rises in the West and sets in the East.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the name of the effect that causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky?

Answer 9

Apparent motion

Question 10

Short Answer: How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasonal changes in day length?

Answer 10

The tilt causes variations in sunlight exposure, leading to longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.