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Question (21)

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A person standing on the Equator and facing north observes the morning Sun rising towards the

(A) Left side
(B) Right side
(C) Back side
(D) Zenith

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Facing north, east lies to the right.

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Question (22)

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During Earth’s rotation, stars appear to move from

(A) West to East
(B) East to West
(C) North to South
(D) South to North

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Stars appear to move opposite to Earth’s rotation.

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Question (23)

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If the Earth took 48 hours instead of 24 hours to complete one rotation, one full day-night cycle would last

(A) 12 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 48 hours
(D) 96 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One rotation equals one full day-night cycle.

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Question (24)

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The side of Earth opposite to the Sun experiences night because

(A) The Moon blocks sunlight
(B) Sunlight cannot reach that side
(C) Earth stops rotating there
(D) Clouds cover the region

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The opposite side remains in darkness.

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Question (25)

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Which activity best helps students understand apparent motion due to rotation?

(A) Floating paper boats
(B) Riding a merry-go-round
(C) Measuring rainfall
(D) Growing plants in shade

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The merry-go-round demonstrates apparent opposite motion.

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Question (26)

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If a location on Earth moves from darkness into sunlight due to Earth’s rotation, the event observed is

(A) Sunset
(B) Midnight
(C) Sunrise
(D) Eclipse

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sunrise occurs when a place enters sunlight.

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Question (27)

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Which statement is correct regarding Earth’s hemispheres during rotation?

(A) Both hemispheres always experience day together
(B) Both hemispheres always experience night together
(C) One hemisphere faces sunlight while the other remains dark
(D) Hemispheres disappear during rotation

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One side faces the Sun while the other does not.

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Question (28)

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The apparent daily movement of the Moon across the sky is mainly caused by

(A) Earth’s rotation
(B) Volcanoes on Earth
(C) Moon’s changing shape
(D) Earth’s revolution only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Earth’s rotation causes apparent motion of the Moon.

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Question (29)

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A city experiences sunrise at 6 AM. Approximately 12 hours later, the city is most likely experiencing

(A) Sunrise again
(B) Noon
(C) Sunset
(D) Midnight

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

About 12 hours after sunrise, sunset generally occurs.

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Question (30)

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Which of the following is an exact definition of rotation?

(A) Movement of an object from one place to another
(B) Motion of an object around another object
(C) Motion in which all parts move in circles around an imaginary line passing through it
(D) Motion caused by gravity only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

This is the textbook definition of rotation.

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Question (21)

A person standing on the Equator and facing north observes the morning Sun rising towards the

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Question (22)

During Earth’s rotation, stars appear to move from

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Question (23)

If the Earth took 48 hours instead of 24 hours to complete one rotation, one full day-night cycle would last

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Question (24)

The side of Earth opposite to the Sun experiences night because

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Question (25)

Which activity best helps students understand apparent motion due to rotation?

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Question (26)

If a location on Earth moves from darkness into sunlight due to Earth’s rotation, the event observed is

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Question (27)

Which statement is correct regarding Earth’s hemispheres during rotation?

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Question (28)

The apparent daily movement of the Moon across the sky is mainly caused by

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Question (29)

A city experiences sunrise at 6 AM. Approximately 12 hours later, the city is most likely experiencing

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Question (30)

Which of the following is an exact definition of rotation?

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