Brewer Science DOL 4.22

Which statement best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky during the day?

• The Earth is closest to the Sun in winter.

• The Earth is revolving around the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees.

• The Earth is rotating on its axis.

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Earth continuously rotates on its axis while also moving in an orbit. How much time does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 60 minutes

• 365 days

What causes the seasons each year? Select TWO correct answers.

• The rotation of Earth on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The distance from Earth to the Moon.

• The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

• The Earth revolves around the Moon.

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A student makes a sundial. The students take a picture of the sundial at 3:30 P.M. Based on the student's sundial, which letter is closest to the position of the Sun when the picture was taken?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Which of the following images best explains why we have different seasons on Earth?

• Diagram of the Moon phases

• Diagram of Earth's tilt and rotation on it's axis

• Diagram of Earth's orbit around the Sun with tilt

• Diagram of the Sun, Moon, and Earth alignment

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Which of these best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky each day?

• Diagram of the Moon phases

• Diagram of Earth's tilt and rotation on it's axis

• Diagram of Earth's orbit around the Sun without tilt

• Diagram of the Sun, Moon, and Earth alignment

Seasons are determined by Earth’s tilt toward or away from the Sun. What does the Northern Hemisphere experience when Earth's North Pole tilts away from the Sun?

• Less direct sunlight

• Shorter and cooler days

• Longer and warmer days

• Summer

• More sunlight

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