Orbits Seasons Tides

How long does it take earth to make on complete revolution of the sun?

• 24 hours
• 1 day
• 365 days
• 365.25 days

The tilt of the earths axis:

• 5 degrees
• 10.2 degrees
• 23.5 degrees
• 365.25 degrees

The shape of the earth's orbit around the sun:

• oval
• circle
• semicircle
• ellipse

Changing seasons on Earth are caused by. . .

• . . . the Earth's elliptical orbit.
• . . . the Earth's position in the sky.
• . . . the tilt of the Earth relative to its equator.
• . . . the changing distance between the Sun and Earth.

Which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than at the North Pole?

• Less direct and intense sunlight.
• Closer to the Tropic of Caner.
• Closer to the Southern Hemisphere.
• More direct and intense sunlight.

Tides on Earth are the result of the force of...

• friction
• waves
• inertia
• gravity

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.

• gravity
• lunar phases
• tides
• dabbing

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.

• high tide
• low tide
• neap tide
• spring tide

Tides are the cycle of rising and falling ocean water that repeats automatically every

• 24 hours
• 12.5 hours
• 25 hours
• 6.25 hours