Interaction of the Sun, Earth, & Moon

What does the tilt of the earth cause?

• heating
• Seasons
• Atmosphere
• Years

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How many times does earth rotate in one year?

• 365
• 2
• 97
• 120

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Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

• rotation
• revolution
• orbit
• double axis

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How long is a day on earth?

• 22 hours
• 365 days
• 12 hours
• 24 hours

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The earth orbits around the _________

• sun
• moon
• other planets
• solar system

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The hemisphere where you live.

• equator
• southern
• northern
• eastern

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

• indirect
• direct

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What direction does Earth rotate and revolve?

• clockwise
• counterclockwise

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