Earth Systems and Space

The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an) 

• Axis
• Invert
• Revolution
• Bounce

Rotation of the earth is what causes

• The seasons
• Day and night
• The tides
• A full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Revolution of the earth takes

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following best describes why the Earth has the four seasons?

• The sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during winter
• The sun shines directly onto the equator all year long
• The tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1