Seasons and Earth Movements

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation
• Earth's tilt & revolution
• Earth's rotation & rovolution
• Earth's tilt & resolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The hemisphere where you live 

• equator
• southern
• northern
• eastern

What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

• indirect
• direct

When an object orbits another object, it _________.

• explodes
• revolves
• vibrates
• rotates

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

• revolution
• orbit
• rotation
• apparent motion

About how long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 365 days
• 29.5 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

• 24 hours
• 24.25 hours
• 365 days
• 365.25 days