Motion of Earth, Sun, & Moon and Seasons

The Earth and other planets in our Solar System revolve around the _______?

• moon

• sun

• stars

• galaxy

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The word revolve means to __________________________.

• to make a full orbit around another object

• to exist in the universe

• to move in a zig zag motion

• to remain still while another object speeds by you

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The Earth rotates on its ______ while it revolves around the sun.

• side

• top

• axis

• orbit

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the sun?

• 29 days

• 24 hours

• 1 week

• 365 1/4 days

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The Earth takes ________ to make one full rotation on its axis.

• 365 1/4 days

• 29 days

• 24 hours

• 7 days

The Earth's tilted axis causes ____________.

• the daily tides

• the 4 seasons

• the sun to feel hotter

• the moon to shine brightly

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which planet is the only one we know of that can support human life?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

What are the 4 seasons we experience on Earth?

• winter

• summer

• blizzard

• fall

• spring

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During which season do the sun's rays hit directly on the hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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During which season do the sun's rays hit indirectly on the hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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