Unit 4 Study Guide

What force is most responsible for Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Magnetic Force

• Electric Force (Electricity)

• Gravitational Force (Gravity)

• Friction

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How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation around its axis?

• 1  hour

• 24 hours

• 24 hours and 50 minutes

• 29 ½ days

Which of the following is responsible for the lunar cycle?

• The moon’s rotation

• The moon’s revolution around Earth

• Earth’s rotation

• Earth’s revolution around the sun

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Which of the following is MOST responsible for the tidal cycle?

• Earth’s gravity

• The moon’s gravity

• The moon’s rotation

• The Earth’s revolution around the sun

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What are shadows like during a sunrise?

• Shadows are long and point north

• Shadows are short and point west

• Shadows are long and point west

• Shadows are short and point directly south

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At which location is Polaris NOT visible?

• The North Pole

• The South Pole

• At a mid-latitude location in the Northern hemisphere

• At the equator

Where are seasonal constellation located in relation to Earth?

• They are located far above the Earth

• They are located far below the Earth

• They are located outward (deep in space) from the Earth

• They are located between the Earth and sun

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Which answer below lists the seasons in correct order?

• Spring -> Fall -> Summer -> Winter

• Spring -> Summer -> Fall -> Winter

• Spring -> Winter -> Fall -> Summer

• Spring -> Summer -> Winter -> Fall

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When does the Northern hemisphere receive more direct sunlight?

• When tilted towards the sun

• When tilted away from the sun

• When neither titled toward or away from the sun

• The Northern hemisphere always receive direct sunlight

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On which day does the sun shine the longest for locations in the Northern hemisphere?

• First day of spring

• First day of summer

• First day of fall

• First day of winter

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