Earth’s axis is an imaginary line that

runs around the Earth’s middle.

traces the Earth’s path around the sun.

measures the distance from the sun to the Earth.

There isn’t any seasonal change at the equator because it

always receives direct sunlight.

always receives indirect sunlight.

receives direct sunlight for part of the year.

receives indirect sunlight for part of the year.

At the North and South Poles, the seasons

change drastically because the sun doesn’t set in the summer and doesn’t rise in the winter.

don’t change much because the poles always receive direct sunlight.

never change because it’s always winter at the poles.

change regularly but without drastic highs and lows.

Talking about “direct” and “indirect” sunlight is a way of describing

the Earth’s distance from the sun.

the changing tilt of the Earth’s axis.

Why do globes lean sideways?

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

To demonstrate the passing of the seasons.

To demonstrate the effects of gravity.

What causes the seasons to change?

The Earth's tilt in relation to the Sun.

The Earth's distance from the Sun.

The warming and cooling of the Earth's core.

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

What happens when it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere?

It's autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

It's spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

It's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

How are winters in the Northern Hemisphere different from winters in the Southern Hemisphere?

In the Northern Hemisphere, winter lasts from December to March; in the South, it lasts from June to September

Winter days are short in the Northern Hemisphere, and long in the South

In the Northern Hemisphere, winter lasts from June to September; in the South, it lasts from December to March

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature year-round?

It receives the same amount of direct sunlight year-round

It remains the same distance from the sun year-round

Its days are more than 18 hours long year-round

The equator rotates slower than the poles

Where and when would you find almost 24 hours of daylight?

In the Arctic Circle during summer

In the Antarctic Circle during winter

Earth's Motion

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is indicated by Earth's path around the Sun?

Earth’s rotation

Earth’s gravity

Earth’s orbit

Earth’s seasons

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What force keeps Earth in a circular orbit around the Sun?

atomic fusion

gravity

solar flares

rotation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The imaginary line around which the earth spins.

rotational axis

revolution

orbit

seasons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In which season does the tilt of Earth allow an area to receive the most light?

spring

summer

fall

winter

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

During which month is Earth closest to the Sun?

January

April

August

December

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The northern and southern halves of the Earth are called

axes.

orbits.

equators.

hemispheres.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

If the Southern Hemisphere is getting indirect sunlight, what kind of light is the Northern Hemisphere receiving?

polar night

midnight sun

direct sunlight

indirect sunlight

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Earth's Motion

23 questions

What is indicated by Earth's path around the Sun?

What force keeps Earth in a circular orbit around the Sun?

The imaginary line around which the earth spins.

In which season does the tilt of Earth allow an area to receive the most light?

During which month is Earth closest to the Sun?

The northern and southern halves of the Earth are called

If the Southern Hemisphere is getting indirect sunlight, what kind of light is the Northern Hemisphere receiving?

Which of the following causes seasonal change?

Earth’s axis is an imaginary line that

In the ________, the Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight.

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