Seasons & the Sun and Constellation Locations

Our planet Earth revolves around the sun, making one complete orbit every _____

• 30 days
• 65 days
• 365 days
• 653 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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In which month is the northern hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

• March
• June
• September
• December

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In December, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, which leads to ____

• cooler temperatures and shorter days
• warmer temperatures and shorter days
• cooler temperatures and longer days
• warmer temperatures and longer days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In which seasons do both hemispheres get about the same amount of direct sunlight?

• spring and summer
• spring and autumn
• autumn and winter
• summer and winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In winter, when the northern hemisphere is getting very little direct sunlight, _____

• temperatures are low
• temperatures are moderate
• temperatures are high
• days are long

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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In summer, when Toronto is getting direct sunlight, temperatures are _____

• low
• moderate
• high
• changing quickly

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is caused by the Earth's tilt on its axis as it cruises around the Sun?

• seasons
• day and night
• years
• months

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern are called _____

• a constellation
• a star figure
• an arrangement
• a diagram

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

The Earth isn't just spinning on its axis.  It's also _____

• revolving around the Sun
• wobbling back and forth
• vibrating up and down
• expanding and contracting

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where the Earth is around the Sun affects what season it is, and therefore, _____

• the time of day
• what constellations are on display
• the length of the year
• the names of the constellations

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1