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Earth's Role in the Solar System

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What is the average distance between Earth and the Sun?

  1. 149.6 million kilometers

  2. 152.1 million kilometers

  3. 158.7 million kilometers

  4. 147.1 million kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average distance between Earth and the Sun is approximately 149.6 million kilometers, also known as one astronomical unit (AU).

What is the approximate time it takes for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

  1. 365.24 days

  2. 366.24 days

  3. 367.24 days

  4. 364.24 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth takes approximately 365.24 days, or one year, to complete one orbit around the Sun.

What is the phenomenon known as the Earth's rotation?

  1. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  2. The movement of Earth on its axis

  3. The movement of Earth's moon around Earth

  4. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Earth's rotation refers to the movement of Earth on its axis, which causes day and night.

What is the approximate time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

  1. 23 hours 56 minutes

  2. 24 hours

  3. 25 hours 6 minutes

  4. 26 hours 12 minutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours, which is equivalent to one day.

What is the phenomenon known as Earth's revolution?

  1. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  2. The movement of Earth on its axis

  3. The movement of Earth's moon around Earth

  4. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's revolution refers to the movement of Earth around the Sun, which causes the seasons.

What is the approximate time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

  1. 365.24 days

  2. 366.24 days

  3. 367.24 days

  4. 364.24 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in approximately 365.24 days, which is equivalent to one year.

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

  1. 23.5 degrees

  2. 24.5 degrees

  3. 25.5 degrees

  4. 26.5 degrees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees, which causes the seasons.

What is the phenomenon known as Earth's precession?

  1. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun

  2. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  3. The movement of Earth on its axis

  4. The movement of Earth's moon around Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's precession refers to the movement of Earth's axis around the Sun, which causes the gradual shift in the position of the equinoxes and solstices.

What is the approximate time it takes for Earth's precession to complete one cycle?

  1. 26,000 years

  2. 27,000 years

  3. 28,000 years

  4. 29,000 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's precession takes approximately 26,000 years to complete one cycle.

What is the phenomenon known as Earth's nutation?

  1. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun

  2. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  3. The movement of Earth on its axis

  4. The small, irregular variations in Earth's axis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth's nutation refers to the small, irregular variations in the orientation of Earth's axis.

What is the approximate time it takes for Earth's nutation to complete one cycle?

  1. 18.6 years

  2. 19.6 years

  3. 20.6 years

  4. 21.6 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's nutation takes approximately 18.6 years to complete one cycle.

What is the phenomenon known as Earth's obliquity?

  1. The tilt of Earth's axis

  2. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun

  3. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  4. The movement of Earth on its axis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's obliquity refers to the tilt of Earth's axis, which causes the seasons.

What is the approximate value of Earth's obliquity?

  1. 23.5 degrees

  2. 24.5 degrees

  3. 25.5 degrees

  4. 26.5 degrees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's obliquity is approximately 23.5 degrees.

What is the phenomenon known as Earth's eccentricity?

  1. The tilt of Earth's axis

  2. The movement of Earth's axis around the Sun

  3. The movement of Earth around the Sun

  4. The variation in Earth's orbit around the Sun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth's eccentricity refers to the variation in Earth's orbit around the Sun, which causes the difference in the length of seasons.

What is the approximate value of Earth's eccentricity?

  1. 0.0167

  2. 0.0177

  3. 0.0187

  4. 0.0197


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth's eccentricity is approximately 0.0167.

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