NYSSLS 8R Astronomy Quiz 2 Review

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's tilt

• The Moon's phases

What does Earth's rotation result in?

• Changing seasons

• The length of a year

• Star Trails

• The Moon's gravitational pull

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Which of the following best describes Earth's rotation?

• The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

• The Earth spins on its axis, completing a full rotation in about 24 hours.

• The Earth's tilt causes seasonal changes.

• The Earth is closest to the Sun during summer.

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis causes what phenomenon?

• Changing of the seasons

• Rising and setting of the Sun

• Lunar phases

• Solar eclipses

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Earth's revolution around the Sun takes approximately:

• 1 day

• 1 month

• 365.25 days

• 24 hours

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What does Earth's revolution around the Sun cause?

• Changing day length

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The changing of the seasons

• The length of a day

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's Tilt

• The Moon's phases

• Earth's magnetic field

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During which event does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year (24 hours of daylight)?

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

What is meant by angle of insolation?

• The angle at which the Earth orbits the Sun.

• The angle at which sunlight strikes the Earth's surface.

• The angle at which the Earth's axis is tilted.

• The angle at which the Moon reflects sunlight.

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Which statement about the Winter Solstice is true?

• It marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

• It occurs around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

• It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

• It marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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