Assess Yourself
How well do you understand the concepts and skills introduced in this lesson?
Goal:
Goal:
Are you ready to take this lesson's quiz? The questions below will help you find out. Make sure you understand why each correct answer is correct—if you don't, review that part of the lesson.
To see the Sun set, which direction should you look in the evening?
- east
- north
- west
- south
The Sun rises in the eastern sky and sets in the western sky.
The Sun rises in the eastern sky and sets in the western sky.
Correct!
The Sun rises in the eastern sky and sets in the western sky.
Which equation is used to calculate the speed of an object?
- speed = distance x time
- speed = time / distance
- speed = distance / time
Speed is equal to the distance travelled divided by the time it takes to travel that distance.
Speed is equal to the distance travelled divided by the time it takes to travel that distance.
Correct!
How long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation?
- 24 hours
- 28 ¼ days
- 365 days
- 1 month
Correct!
Earth makes one full rotation on its axis in one day, or 24 hours.
Earth makes one full rotation on its axis in one day, or 24 hours.
Earth makes one full rotation on its axis in one day, or 24 hours.
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