Earth's Motion and Seasons Quiz

What is the date of the summer solstice?

• 21st March

• 21st June

• 22nd September

• 21st December

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What shape is Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Square

• Triangular

What is the shortest diameter of an elliptical orbit called?

• Minor axis

• Major axis

• Focus

• Radius

What does the size difference between the two celestial bodies affect in the system?

• The color of the bodies

• The position of the barycenter

• The temperature of the bodies

• The speed of light

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How long does one full rotation of the Earth take?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365.25 days

What causes seasonal changes on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's gravitational pull

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What happens to the amount of sunlight different parts of Earth receive as it orbits the Sun?

• It remains constant

• It varies

• It decreases

• It increases

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What is the main factor leading to seasonal changes on Earth?

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's orbit shape

• Varying amounts of sunlight

• Earth's magnetic field

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Which season follows autumn in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

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What causes tides on Earth?

• Wind patterns

• Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun

• Earth's rotation

• Ocean currents

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