Earths revolution test review

Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

longer

Front

Polaris is called the North Star because...

Back

It is located above the Earth's North Pole.

Front

At which location will an observer see the greatest altitude of Polaris?

Back

Location B

Front

The earth is a tilted planet. What is the degree of tilt?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

morning and evening

Front

What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

Back

It affects the seasons and the angle of sunlight received.

Front

What causes the change in shadow length throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky changes as the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's tilt and the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the celestial sphere?

Back

An imaginary sphere surrounding the Earth, onto which all celestial bodies can be projected.

Front

How does the position of Polaris change with latitude?

Back

As you move north, Polaris appears higher in the sky; as you move south, it appears lower.