Chapter 5 lesson plans

Earth's ________ on its axis causes day and night.

• rotation
• revolution
• phase
• comet

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Rotation of the earth takes

• One day
• One year
• One summer
• One winter

Revolution of the earth takes

• One day
• One year
• One summer
• One winter

How long does Earth take to make a complete rotation?

• 365 days
• 24 hours

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles 
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.