Earth's Axis and Its Impacts Quiz

Earth's Axis and Its Impacts Quiz

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Earth's Axis and Its Impacts Quiz

Earth's Axis and Its Impacts Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Chanderlyn Smith

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun?

23.5 degrees

45 degrees

90 degrees

0 degrees

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the seasons?

It causes the seasons to change.

It has no effect on the seasons.

It makes the seasons longer.

It makes the seasons shorter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a polar day?

A day when the polar regions are warmer than usual.

A day when the entire Earth experiences daylight.

A day when the polar regions experience 24 hours of daylight.

A day dedicated to polar bear awareness.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a polar night?

A night when the polar regions are colder than usual.

A night when the entire Earth experiences darkness.

A night when the polar regions experience 24 hours of darkness.

A night dedicated to observing the stars from the poles.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

December 21

June 21

March 21

September 21

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an equinox?

A day when the Earth's axis is tilted closest to the Sun.

A day when the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the Sun.

A day when the Earth's rotational axis is perpendicular to the Sun's rays.

A day when day and night are of equal length everywhere on Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Earth's axial tilt affect its climate?

It causes more frequent volcanic eruptions.

It leads to a uniform climate throughout the year.

It results in varying climates and seasons.

It has no effect on the climate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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