Seasons Earth's Movement

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day
• one week
• one month
• one year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

As the Earth travels around the Sun, it creates a pattern that makes _____

• the months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What looks to be the motion of the Sun in the sky is really caused by the motion of _____

• the Earth
• the stars
• the planets
• the Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which part of Earth is experiencing night?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In what direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

• West to east
• North to south
• East to west
• South to north

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season(s) have the same amount of daylight hours as nighttime hours?

• More hour of light during winter, less in summer

• More hours of light during summer, less in winter

• None of the seasons have equal daylight hours

• All are equal

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1