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8.7A Seasons 2-3-22

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8th Grade

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8.7A Seasons 2-3-22
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The Southern Hemisphere experiences the coldest seasonal weather during what portion of the Earth’s orbit?

When the orbital speed of the Earth is the fastest.

During the time when the Earth passes Jupiter.

When the South Pole tilts away from the Sun.

During the time when both hemispheres have a full moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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An illustration is provided showing the the relative motions of Earth and the Sun.

Seasonal variations on Earth would be significantly changed if which of the following were changed?

The speed of rotation of Earth.

The direction of orbit of Earth.

The speed of rotation of the Sun.

The angle of tilt of Earth’s axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would cause the seasons on Earth to change more gradually?

Increasing the amount of time it takes Earth to orbit the Sun.

Increasing the number of times Earth rotates on its axis per year.

Decreasing the speed of the Moon’s orbit around Earth.

Decreasing the amount of energy the Sun emits per year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In spring/summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

towards
Neither away or toward
away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing the sun has ________.

an axis
darkness (night)
daylight
winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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