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Question (1)

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The Earth appears to experience sunrise because it rotates

(A) From East to West
(B) From West to East
(C) From North to South
(D) Randomly in space

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Earth rotates from West to East, so the Sun appears to rise in the East.

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Question (2)

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Rotation of the Earth is the motion in which the Earth

(A) Moves around the Sun
(B) Moves around the Moon
(C) Spins on its own axis
(D) Changes its shape

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Rotation means spinning on its own axis.

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Question (3)

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The Earth completes one rotation in approximately

(A) 12 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 30 days
(D) 365 days

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

One complete rotation takes about 24 hours.

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Question (4)

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A student sitting on a merry-go-round rotating anti-clockwise observes nearby trees appearing to move

(A) Anti-clockwise
(B) Upward
(C) Clockwise
(D) Towards the centre

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Objects appear to move in the opposite direction.

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Question (5)

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If the Earth suddenly stopped rotating, the immediate effect would be the absence of

(A) Seasons
(B) Revolution
(C) Day and night cycle
(D) Moon phases

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Day and night occur because of Earth’s rotation.

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Question (6)

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The imaginary line passing through the North Pole and South Pole about which the Earth rotates is called

(A) Orbit
(B) Equator
(C) Axis of rotation
(D) Hemisphere

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Earth rotates around its axis.

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Question (7)

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When viewed from above the North Pole, the Earth rotates in the

(A) Clockwise direction
(B) Anti-clockwise direction
(C) Northward direction
(D) Southward direction

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

From the North Pole view, Earth rotates anti-clockwise.

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Question (8)

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India experiences sunrise earlier in Arunachal Pradesh than in Gujarat because the Earth rotates

(A) From South to North
(B) Faster near mountains
(C) From West to East
(D) Around the Moon

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Eastern places receive sunlight first due to west-to-east rotation.

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Question (9)

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Which statement correctly explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky?

(A) The Sun revolves around the Earth daily
(B) The Earth rotates on its axis
(C) The Moon pulls the Sun
(D) Clouds push sunlight

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The apparent motion of the Sun is due to Earth’s rotation.

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Question (10)

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A place on Earth facing the Sun experiences

(A) Night
(B) Eclipse
(C) Day
(D) Winter only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The side facing the Sun has daytime.

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Question (1)

The Earth appears to experience sunrise because it rotates

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Question (2)

Rotation of the Earth is the motion in which the Earth

Explanation:

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Question (3)

The Earth completes one rotation in approximately

Explanation:

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Question (4)

A student sitting on a merry-go-round rotating anti-clockwise observes nearby trees appearing to move

Explanation:

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Question (5)

If the Earth suddenly stopped rotating, the immediate effect would be the absence of

Explanation:

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Question (6)

The imaginary line passing through the North Pole and South Pole about which the Earth rotates is called

Explanation:

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Question (7)

When viewed from above the North Pole, the Earth rotates in the

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Question (8)

India experiences sunrise earlier in Arunachal Pradesh than in Gujarat because the Earth rotates

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Question (9)

Which statement correctly explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky?

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Question (10)

A place on Earth facing the Sun experiences

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