RC 2 Part 2

Which of the following best describes the days and nights shown in the diagram? (8.7A)

• The Northern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights.

• The Southern Hemisphere is having days that last longer than the nights

• Both hemispheres are having nights and days that last the same amount of time.

• Both hemispheres are having days that last longer than the nights.

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The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the Sun.

In which position is it winter in North America?

• Position 1, because North America receives the most direct Sun

• Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the Sun

• Position 3, because North America is parallel to the Sun

• Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the Sun

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What causes seasons?

• Earth's tilted axis as it rotates on its axis.

• Earth's tilted axis as it revolves around the sun.

• Earth's distance from the sun in the summer.

• Earth's hemispheres receiving equal amounts of sunlight.

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Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Which season is the northern hemisphere experiencing?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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In the summer, many people enjoy going to the beach. The photograph shows a beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which diagram shows the position of the Earth when it is summer in Argentina.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What phase of the moon is shown in the picture?

• first quarter

• new moon

• full moon

• last quarter

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A student models moon phases. She hold a foam ball on a stick in front of her body and then stands in front of a light as shown. The student uses herself to represent Earth. She turns her body slowly to represent four different moon phases.

Which numbered diagram represents the student modeling a full moon?

• Diagram 1

• Diagram 2

• Diagram 3

• Diagram 4

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