Openscied 8.41 - 8.44

Openscied 8.41 - 8.44

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Openscied 8.41 - 8.44

Openscied 8.41 - 8.44

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What causes the seasons on Earth?

The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

The gravitational pull of the Moon.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?

An equinox has equal day and night, while a solstice has the longest or shortest day.

An equinox occurs twice a year, while a solstice occurs four times a year.

An equinox is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, while a solstice is when it is at its lowest.

An equinox marks the start of summer, while a solstice marks the start of winter.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to daylight hours from winter to summer?

Daylight hours decrease as summer approaches.

Daylight hours remain the same throughout the year.

Daylight hours increase as summer approaches.

Daylight hours fluctuate randomly.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Does the number of hours of daylight on March 20th change over 1000 years?

Yes, but only by a minute or two.

Yes, significantly due to climate change.

No, it remains constant over the years.

Yes, but only during leap years.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does daylight saving time affect daylight hours?

It shifts the clock forward to extend evening daylight.

It reduces the total number of daylight hours.

It has no effect on daylight hours.

It shifts the clock back to reduce evening daylight.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the winter solstice?

It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

It is the day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When it is summer in California, what season is it in New Zealand?

Spring

Autumn

Winter

Monsoon

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