Seasons

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full rotation around its axis

• one day

• one week

• one month

• one year

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation on its axis

• Earth's tilt & revolution around the sun

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles 
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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The diagram shows the Earth's movement around the Sun. What is this diagram demonstrating? 

• day and night
• seasons

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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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The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• spring equinox

• axis

• hemispheres

• equator

The spinning movement on it axis is called __________.

• summer

• Earth's rotation

• seasons

• Earth's revolution

The Earth is rotating AND revolving.

• True

• False

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The Earth’s rotation and revolution happen at the same time.

• True

• False

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The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____

• revolution
• rotation
• precession
• gyration

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