Earth, Moon, Sun Relationship

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One complete revolution of Earth around the sun takes about

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one year.

Front

Earth has seasons because: it rotates on its axis., the distance between Earth and the sun changes., its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun., the temperature of the sun changes.

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its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.

Front

In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is

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farthest south.

Front

Earth’s rotation takes about

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24 hours.

Front

If the rotation period of Moon were to decrease, then __________.

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both sides of Moon would be visible from Earth

Front

As the Earth revolves around the sun, the tilt of its axis changes the angle that the sun's rays strike the surface, therefore causing a change of_____________ .

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seasons

Front

The Earth's seasons are the result of the tilt of the Earth's ___________ as the Earth orbits the sun.

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axis

Front

Which number in the diagram shows the relationship between the sun and Earth when it is Summer in North America?

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Number 1

Front

What season is it in Utah when the southern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted toward the Sun?

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winter

Front

Which factor listed below has no affect on Earth's seasons? Options: the tilt of the Earth's axis, the revolution of the Earth around the sun, the revolution of the Moon around the Earth, the energy that the Earth receives from the Sun

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the revolution of the Moon around the Earth