Which of the four diagrams best shows the shape of Earth’s orbit around the sun? (The view is top down.)
Earth's Revolution Practice Questions

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2.
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Which statement below describes the motion of the Earth and Sun? The Sun revolves around the Earth. The Sun rotates around the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun. The Earth rotates around the Sun.
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The Earth revolves around the Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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On a particular day, which location has the greatest number of hours of daylight based on the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun? Options: E, B, C, D
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E
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The diagram shows the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun on one particular day. Which diagram below matches position C?
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Compared to people living in the Southern hemisphere, people living in the Northern hemisphere are generally experiencing
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fewer hours of daylight and cooler temperatures
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The lowest surface air temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere usually occur during the month of
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July
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which statement provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun? Options: The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. A Foucault pendulum appears to shift its direction of swing. The stars appear to follow circular paths around the North Star. The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter follow a repeating pattern.
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The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter follow a repeating pattern.
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