Earth in Space

Which of the following is one day on Earth? The time it takes for ___. 

• Earth to orbit the Sun 
• The Sun to orbit Earth 
• Earth to completely rotate around its axis 
• The Sun to completely rotate around its axis 

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A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most likely to explain why? 

• It is closer to the Sun. 
• It has no moon. 
• It takes less time to make a complete revolution around the Sun. 
• It takes less time to make a complete rotation around its axis. 

Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides? 

• Earth’s revolution around the Sun 
• The magnetic field between Earth’s north and south poles 
• The gravitational pull between Earth and the Sun and the Moon 
• Changes in atmospheric pressure 

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About how long does one cycle of the Moon’s phases last? 

• A Year
• A Month
• Two Weeks
• A Day

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There is a full moon on October 9 and November 6. What phase is the Moon in on October 23? 

• New
• Crescent
• Quarter
• Full

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What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun? 

• Always 50%
• Always 75%
• Always 100%
• It depends on the phase

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The phases of the Moon are caused by which of the following?

• Earth’s orbit (revolution) around the Sun
• Earth’s rotation around its axis 
• The Moon’s orbit (revolution) around Earth 
• Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon 

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Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth? Earth’s tilt causes _______________.

• More daylight in summer than in winter
• A bulge at the equator 
• A longer year every fourth year 
• The phases of the Moon

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Changing seasons are caused by which of the following?

• Changes in the Sun’s energy 
• Solar wind patterns 
• The tilt of Earth’s axis 
• The distance from Earth to the Sun 

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If Earth’s axis were tilted 50°, which of the following would result?

• Warmer Summers

• More extreme seasons

• Colder Winters

• Warmer Summers, More Extreme Seasons, Colder Winters

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