Astronomy Quiz#2 Review!

What imaginary line is drawn around the earth’s center?

• equator

• axis

• prime meridian

What is the top pink part of this globe called?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What is the bottom blue section of the globe?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

When does the winter solstice happen?

• December 21st

• December 1st

• June 21st

• March 21st

When does the summer solstice happen?

• June 1st

• June 21st

• December 21st

• March 21st

When is the Autumnal Equinox?

• September 22nd

• March 21st

• December 21st

• June 21st

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

State the number of hours of daylight that an observer in New York State will experience when Earth is at position D.

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

• 15 hours

• 24 hours

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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

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1