3-1 "Our Dynamic Earth" Review (Old)

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

• the North and South Poles

• Earth’s distance from the sun

• the wind currents

• the Earth’s tilt as it revolves around the sun

What is the source of all energy on Earth?

• the wind

• the Sun

• Earth's coal

• Earth's oxygen

What causes the Tropics to experience hot, sunny weather most of the year?

• the Earth's gravity

• the direct sunlight

• the elevation

• the ocean currents

June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere is known as the ____ and is the longest day of the year.

• summer solstice

• summer equinox

• longest day

• winter solstice

An ____, when we have equal daylight and nighttime, occur during the spring and fall.

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Half-day

• Revolution

The Earth rotates on it's ____, an imaginary line running through the center of Earth.

• axis

• accurate

• orbit

• revolution

Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

• rotation
• revolution

How long is a day on earth?

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

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

In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• Neither away or toward
• away