Earth, Moon, Sun

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?

• seasons

• year

• day & night

• eclipse

What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Earth's axis is tilted at - 

• 23.5 degrees
• 33.5 degrees
• 28 degrees
• 90 degrees

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When the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun, daylight is -

• shorter

• longer

• equal

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season has the least amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer 
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then it's summer in the Southern hemisphere.

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter

What season is letter A in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation
• Earth's tilt & revolution
• Earth's rotation & rovolution
• Earth's tilt & resolution

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