1.1 Space Quizzizz

In Canada, which day falls closest to March 20?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Fall Equinox

• Winter Solstice

On Dec 21, which of the following areas experiences the longest days?

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Wabasca

Why is summer warmer than winter?

• The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

• Earth spins slower on its axis during summer.

• The sun radiates more energy during summer.

• During summer, the entire planet is closer to the sun.

On June 21, which are would have 24 hours of darkness?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• equator

• Wabasca

The length of each day at the equator is:

• Short

• Long

• Variable

• Consistent

During the equinox, the suns rays are

• parallel to the Earth's surface

• perpendicular to the Earth's surface

• At a 45 degree angle to Earth's surface

• At a 120 degree angle to Earth's surface

What happens after the autumn equinox?

• The days get longer .

• The days get shorter .

• The days stay the same length .

• The earth moves closer to the sun.

What is true about the geocentric model.

• the Earth moves around the moon

• The moon moves around the sun

• the sun moves around the Earth

• the Earth rotates around Wabasca

According to Copernicus, the rising and setting of the sun is due to:

• The movement of stars and planets

• Earth's rotation

• Its movement around the Earth

• Earth's tilt

True of False: Planets orbit in perfect circular orbits.

• True

• False