CAIE IGCSE Physics 6.1.1 The Earth Topic Practice

Question 1

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It is summer in the northern hemisphere of the Earth in June.
Which statement explains why?

A

The Earth is closer to the Sun in June.

B

The Earth spins on its axis in the opposite direction to that in which it rotates around the Sun.

C

The Moon is full in June.

D

The north pole of the axis of the Earth's rotation is tilted towards the Sun in June.

Question 2

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Approximately how long does it take for the Moon to make one complete orbit of the Earth?

A

24 hours

B

1 month

C

1 season

D

1 year

Question 3

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Which row about the orbits of the Earth and the Moon is correct?

approximate time
for the Earth
to orbit the Sun

approximate time
for the Moon
to orbit the Earth

1 day

30 days

30 days

1 day

365 days

1 day

365 days

30 days

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