Earth's Seasons and Tides

Seasons and Tides on Earth

By Heather Gomez

Multiple Choice

The model shows the position of Earth in its orbit around the sun and two points on Earth.

Which statement correctly compares and explains the length of daylight at the two points?

• The length of daylight is shorter at Point X than at Point Y because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

• The length of daylight is shorter at Point X than at Point Y because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward from the sun.

• The length of daylight is longer at Point X than at Point Y because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

• The length of daylight is longer at Point X than at Point Y because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward from the sun.

Open Ended

What differences between Earth's Northern and Southern Hemispheres are represented in the diagram, AND what causes these differences?

Look at the diagram and read the questions carefully, Then enter answers in the box provided.

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows the alignment of Earth, the moon, and the sun on one day in May 2019.

The table shows tide heights for a costal city on four different days in May 2019.

May 15 - 0.7

May 18 - 1.1

May 22 - 1.0

May 26 - 0.4

Based on the table, on which date were Earth, the moon, and the sun MOST LIKELY arranged as shown in the diagram?

• May 15

• May 18

• May 22

• May 26

Plate Tectonics

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows different types of tectonic plate boundaries.

Which table accurately shows the surface features associated with each tectonic plate boundary?

Multiple Choice

A table that describes four separate geologic locations is shown.

Which location is near a transform plate boundary?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D