Days, Years and Seasons

Which of these choices best defines the orbit of Earth?

• the position in space of Earth at a certain time

• the distance from the sun to Earth at any point

• the spin of Earth on its axis as it moves forward

• the path Earth travels as it revolves around the sun

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Which of the following best describes the term season?

• the time it takes Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis

• the time it takes Earth to complete one revolution around the sun

• a time of year that is characterized by constantly changing weather conditions

• a specific time of the year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions

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Which of the following is a common characteristic of winter compared to summer?

• noon sun lower in the sky

• higher daytime temperatures

• more daily hours of sunlight

• longer days and shorter nights

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The Northern Hemisphere receives more solar energy during one half of the year than it does during the other half of the year. Which of the following happens during the year to explain this?

• The angle that Earth is tilted on its axis changes.

• The amount of energy that is produced by the sun changes.

• The distance of the Northern Hemisphere from the sun changes.

• The angle at which sunlight reaches the Northern Hemisphere changes.

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What type of orbit does Earth make around the sun?

• Circular

• Diamond

• Elliptical

• Crescent

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A planet spinning on its axis is called

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Axis

• Orbit

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The more of the sun’s energy that strikes the Earth, the _____ the temperature.

• Lower

• Higher

• Even

• Colder

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The rotation of Earth on its axis causes every location on the surface of Earth to move as Earth turns. In which direction does each location move?

• from west to east

• from east to west

• from south to north

• from north to south

Earth sits on its axis at _____ degrees

• 15.5

• 20.5

• 33.5

• 23.5

The motion of one object that travels around another object in space is

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Axis

• Season

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