Sun-Earth-Moon System

The Earth's tilt is _?_degrees.

• 0
• 90
• 23.5
• 41

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_.

• orbit
• rotation
• revolution
• tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What would happen if the Earth's axis was tilted at a greater angle than it is now? 

• Days would be more than 24 hours.
• Days would be less than 24 hours.
• Hotter summers, colder winters
• More tilt would not make a difference.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram(s) BEST represent(s) the position of the Moon during a New moon?

• A
• B
• C
• A and C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the phases of the Moon to change over the course of a month?

• The moon's orbit (revolution)
• The moon's spin (rotation)
• The earth's orbit (revolution)
• The earth's spin (rotation)

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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

During an equinox, the Sun is directly over the?

• Tropic of Capricorn
• Tropic of Cancer
• Equator
• Santa's Workshop

What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1