Solar System

Which motion causes Earth to experience a year?

• the Earth's revolution around the Sun

• the Sun's revolution around Earth

• the rotation of Earth on its axis

• the rotation of the Sun on its axis

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For what is the Earth's tilt on its axis mainly responsible?

• the length of a complete day

• the length of its year

• the rise and fall of tides

• the seasons on Earth

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What is the manipulated variable?

• amount of light from the Sun

• amount of light reflected by the Moon

• location of the Moon

• location of the Earth

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Which statement is true about the rotation of Earth on its axis

• Earth completes one rotation on its axis every 365 days

• Earth completes one rotation on its axis every 30 days

• Earth completes one rotation on its axis every 24 hours

• Earth completes one rotation on its axis every 12 hours

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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The Sun is a...

• satellite

• planet

• star

• moon

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What is a PLANET?

• A large object in space that orbits a star, such as the sun.

• A small plan that is made ahead of time

• An object in space

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

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Which planet has liquid water and supports life?

• Mars

• Earth

• Saturn

• Uranus

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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What is a MOON?

• Something you see in the night sky

• Something in space that is made of cheese

• a large object in space that orbits a star

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

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