Seasons/Day and Night Warm-up

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

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

• indirect
• direct

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How long does it take the Earth to make one spin on its axis?

• 365 days

• one month

• 24 hours

• one year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long is the revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 23.5 degrees

• one month

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which answer correctly labels each letter as day and night? 

• X = night
  Y = day
• X = day
  Y = night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the sun.

In which position is it winter in North America?

• Position 1, because North America receives the most direct sun

• Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the sun

• Position 3, because North America is parallel to the sun

• Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. The photograph shows a beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

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