EQUINOX | What Is An Equinox?-Dr. Binocs

EQUINOX | What Is An Equinox?-Dr. Binocs

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8 Qs

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EQUINOX | What Is An Equinox?-Dr. Binocs

EQUINOX | What Is An Equinox?-Dr. Binocs

Assessment

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an equinox?

A point in the year when daytime is longer than nighttime

A point in the year when daytime and nighttime are of equal lengths

A point in the year when nighttime is longer than daytime

A point in the year when there is no daylight

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the equinox occur?

Twice a year on September 22nd and December 25th

Once a year on September 22nd

Twice a year on March 20th and September 22nd

Once a year on March 20th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the terminator or twilight zone to pass through the Earth's north and south poles during the equinox?

The gravitational pull of other planets

The position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun

The tilt of the Earth's axis

The alignment of the moon and the sun

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the March equinox?

It marks the start of winter

It has no significance

It is traditionally perceived as a rebirth and renewable time

It marks the end of the year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the September equinox?

It has no significance

It marks the start of summer

It marks the start of the year

It is a time for family gatherings and gift giving

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the temple at Chichen Itza, Mexico, that honors the serpent god Kukulkan?

El Serpiente

El Dorado

El Castillo

El Templo

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique event captured by the Cassini probe in 2009?

An eclipse on Saturn

An equinox on Saturn

A meteor shower on Saturn

A solar flare on Saturn

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often do equinoxes occur on Saturn?

Every 15 years

Every 10 years

Every 5 years

Every year