NWEA Science Practice Test 3 Earth and SpaceSpace

Front

What is the reason for night and day on Earth?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4?

Back

Fall.

Front

In which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Winter?

Back

Position C.

Front

What natural phenomenon is caused by the pull of the moon's gravity on the Earth?

Back

Tides.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What are the four main seasons experienced on Earth?

Back

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It creates the cycle of day and night.