Seasons

Seasons

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is point X most likely experiencing based on the Earth's tilt and position?

Back

Summer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which diagram shows the Earth's axis tilted during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The diagram that shows the Southern Hemisphere tilted towards the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the apparent rising and setting of the sun as seen from Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which location typically has the greatest number of hours of daylight during summer?

Back

Locations near the poles, such as location E.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which position of the Earth is it summer in Argentina, located in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Position 2.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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