Planets-Seasons, Day/Night, Solar Angle Review

What causes day and night?

• Rotation of Earth on its axis

• Revolution of Earth

• Tilt of Earth on its axis

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The orbit of the Moon around Earth

When part of Earth is facing away from the Sun, what is that place experiencing?

• Day

• Night

• Summer

• Winter

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How do we know the Earth is tilted?

• The Moon appears to go through phases.

• The equator has a high solar angle while the poles have lower solar angles.

• There isn't an equal amount of day and night over the Earth.

• The tilt can be observed from space

What should be included in a model of day and night?

• Just the Earth

• Sun and the Earth

• Sun, Earth, and Moon

• Sun, Earth, Moon, and North Star

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What should be included in a model of seasons?

• Just the Earth

• Sun and Earth

• Sun, Earth, and Moon

• Sun, Earth, and North Star

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Why can the poles experience more hours of daylight in the summer than the equator, but still have colder temperatures?

• Because of the rotation of Earth on its axis.

• Because of the distance of Earth from the Sun in summer.

• Because of phases of the Moon during summer.

• Because of the solar angle at the poles compared to the equator.

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City A experiences 14 hours of daylight in summer and 10 hours of daylight in winter, while City B experiences 12 hours of daylight all year around. Which city is at the equator?

• City A

• City B

• Both at the equator

• Neither is at the equator

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City C experiences 24 hours of daylight in summer and 0 hours of daylight in winter, while City D experiences 13.5 hours of daylight in summer and 9.5 hours of daylight in winter. Which city is closest to the North Pole?

• City C

• City D

• Both are closest to the poles

• Neither are close to the poles

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Which statement best describes the Earth's tilt?

• The Earth is always tilted to the Sun.

• The Earth's tilt rotates around the Sun.

• The Earth's tilt is always pointed towards the North Star.

• The Earth's tilt direction changes based on the season.

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In which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun and experiencing longer hours of daylight and warmer temperatures?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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