If the tilt of Earth's axis increased from $$23.5^\circ$$ to $$30^\circ$$ , what would likely happen to the seasons?

Seasons would become more extreme

Seasons would become less distinct

The length of seasons would change

Which of the following best explains why we experience different constellations in the night sky throughout the year?

Earth's revolution around the Sun

The Sun's movement through the galaxy

A student observes that the highest tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. What type of tide is this, and why does it occur?

Spring tide; because the Sun and Moon's gravity combine

Neap tide; because the Sun and Moon pull at right angles

Low tide; because the Moon is farthest from Earth

Ebb tide; because the Sun's gravity cancels the Moon's

If Earth’s rotation slowed down, what would be the most likely effect on the length of a day and night?

Days and nights would be longer

Days and nights would be shorter

A student claims that the electromagnetic spectrum is important for understanding both astronomy and everyday technology. Provide two examples to support this claim, explaining how different parts of the spectrum are used.

Radio waves for cell phones and X-rays for medical imaging

Only visible light for astronomy and microwaves for cooking

Infrared for cooking and ultraviolet for radio

Gamma rays for cooking and radio waves for vision

Suppose the Moon were twice as far from Earth as it is now. Predict how this would affect the tides and explain your reasoning.

Tides would be weaker because the Moon's gravity would decrease

Tides would be stronger because the Moon is farther

Tides would disappear completely

Analyze how the tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun work together to create the pattern of seasons.

The tilt and revolution combine to change the angle and intensity of sunlight, creating seasons

The tilt causes day and night, and revolution causes seasons

Only revolution matters for seasons

The tilt causes the Moon's phases

What is the main reason that days are longer in summer than in winter?

The tilt of Earth's axis causes the Sun to take a longer path across the sky

The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer

The Moon blocks sunlight in winter

There are more clouds in winter

Which of the following best describes what happens during an equinox?

Day and night are of equal length

It is the hottest day of the year

Which of the following best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth?

The Moon's rotation period matches its revolution period

The Moon is held still by Earth's gravity

The Moon rotates faster than it revolves

What would happen to Earth's seasons if its axis were not tilted?

Only winter and summer would occur

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Which of the following best describes Earth's revolution?

Spinning on its axis

Orbiting around the Sun

Changing its tilt

Moving through the galaxy

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