Cycles in the Sky

During which of the following is the Earth tilted toward the sun in the upper (northern) hemisphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following marks the shortest day (daylight) of the year?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The angle measure upward from the horizon

• Azimuth

• Zenith

• Altitude

• Latitude

During which approximate day will the sun rise exactly in the East?

• December 21

• June 21

• March 21

• August 21

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun (ecliptic) will cross (intersect) the celestial equator during the

• solstices

• equinoxes

• full moon

• new moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where is the 0⁰ latitude on Earth?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Michigan

Where is the 90⁰ latitude on Earth?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Michigan

• Both North and South Poles

During which of the following is the Earth tilted away from the sun in the upper (northern) hemisphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Autumn Equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is a group of stars in the night sky?

• Zodiac

• Constellation

• Celestial Body

• Solar System

Which of the following is the angle measure from North in the horizontal direction?

• Azimuth

• Zenith

• Altitude

• Longitude