Earth-Sun Relationship Quiz

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• circular

• elliptical

• rectangular

• triangular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The phases of the Moon

• The distance from the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the axial tilt angle of the Earth?

• 45 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 30 degrees

What is solar radiation?

• Energy emitted by the Sun

• Particles emitted by the Sun.

• Light emitted by the Sun.

• Heat generated by the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are Milankovitch cycles?

• Short-term variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt.

• Changes in Earth's magnetic field over time.

• Fluctuations in Earth's atmospheric pressure.

• Long-term variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season occurs in the northern hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

• winter

• summer

• spring

• autumn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the main source of solar radiation?

• Planets

• Stars

• Moon

• Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the three types of Milankovitch cycles?

• eccentricity, obliquity, and precession

• eccentricity, axial tilt, and axial precession

• obliquity, revolution, and axial tilt

• tilt, revolution, and axial precession

How do Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate?

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by altering the composition of the atmosphere.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by influencing the amount and distribution of solar radiation received by different parts of the planet.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by causing changes in ocean currents.

• Milankovitch cycles affect Earth's climate by influencing cloud formation.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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What is the name of the Earth's rotation on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Precession

• Obliquity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6