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Questions on the Earth in Space

Q5.

Willow drew a picture of herself standing at four different positions on the Earth. Her picture is not to scale.

(a)

(i) Draw an arrow at each of the four positions to show the direction of the force of gravity on Willowat that point on the Earth's surface.

1 mark

(ii) The drawing at position A shows Willow holding a ball on a string. Draw the ball and string in positions B, C and D.

1 mark

(b) The drawing below shows:

  • that the Earth goes round the Sun;
  • that the Earth rotates on its axis.

Choose from the list of times below to answer parts (i) and (ii).

      • 60 seconds
      • 60 minutes
      • 24 hours
      • 7 days
      • 28 days
      • 365 days

(i) How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

1 mark

(ii) How long does it take for the Earth to spin on its own axis once?

1 mark

Maximum 4 marks