Defining Seasons

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The astronomical seasons are based on the ___, whereas the meteorological seasons are based on the annual ___ cycle.

• temperature

  position of earth vs. sun

• position of earth vs. sun

  temperature

• stars

  temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the basis for the astronomical calendar year?

• The revolution or movement of the Earth around the sun.

• The rotation or spinning of the earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The Earth spins on its axis which we call ___. This causes ___. The Earth orbits around the sun which we call ___ and it causes our calendar ___.

• rotation

  year

  revolution

  day and night

• revolution

  day and night

  rotation

  year

• rotation

  day and night

  revolution

  year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Where is the sun during an equinox?

• low in the western sky

• low in the eastern sky

• directly above the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When is the SOUTHERN summer solstice?

• December 22nd

• June 21st

• March 21st

• September 22nd

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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We have 365 days in our calendar year most of the time. Some years we have 366 days in a year. Why?

• The Earth rotates around the sun in 365.24 days so every 4 years we need an extra day (leap year)

• The Earth revolves around the sun in 365.24 days so every 4 years we need an extra day (leap year)

What did Earth say to the other planets in the solar system?

• You have no life

• not this one

What happens if you cross Dwayne Johnson with the moon?

• not this one

• You get a moon Rock!