Unit 6 Test - Space

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What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in the change of seasons.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one cycle from New Moon to Full Moon and back to New Moon?

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About 29 days.

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If the sun sets at 6:30 p.m., where is it likely to be at 3:00 p.m.?

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The sun is likely to be in the eastern part of the sky.

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Why are summers in most parts of the world hot?

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The sun's rays hit Earth more directly during the summer months.

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What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the intensity and angle of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), and Winter.

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