Sun-Moon-Earth System

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

• Winter in NH

• Spring in NH

• Summer in NH

• Fall in NH

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the amount of sunlight received at different locations on Earth?

• It causes the Sun to shine equally on all parts of Earth

• It results in varying intensities of sunlight, leading to different seasons

• It has no effect on sunlight distribution

• It causes the Sun to shine only on the equator

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which season is the Southern Hemisphere tilted away the Sun?

• Winter in SH

• Spring in SH

• Summer in SH

• Fall in SH

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is true about spring tides?

• Greatest tidal range of the month

• The Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line

• Higher high tides and lower low tides

• Occur during full and new moons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Earth's __________ is it spinning on its axis, while Earth's __________ is its motion around the Sun.

• revolution, rotation

• rotation, revolution

• tilt, speed

• tides, seasons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which is true about neap tides?

• Lower than normal high tides and higher than normal low tides

• The Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned at a right angle

• Lowest tidal range of the month

• Occur during 1st quarter and 3rd quarter moons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the surface level of Earth's oceans to change?

• global wind patterns

• earthquakes under the ocean

• solar flares on the Sun

• gravitational pull

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What do we know as true when it's summer?

• Sunlight is most intense

• Sunlight is most direct

• Temperatures are hottest

• Sunlight is indirect

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is false about Earth's revolution around the Sun?

• Combined with the tilt, revolution causes a change of seasons.

• Revolution causes day and night

• Revolution takes approximately 365.25 days

• Revolution causes extreme tides.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1