5005 Science PT1

How long does it take for Earth to go around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 180 days

• 365 days

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Where are aquifers located?

• beneath Earth's crust

• beneath the bedrock

• in Earth's mantle

• in Earth's core

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

• Earth casts a shadow on the moon

• Earth and the moon are on opposite sides of the sun.

• The moon moves in front of the sun relative to Earth

• Earth and the sun align.

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On which day is there approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night?

• summer solstice

• winter solstice

• New Year's Day

• fall equinox

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Which planet is closest in size and density to Earth?

• Venus

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Mercury

Gravity is responsible for:

• rotation of Earth on its access.

• phases of the moon.

• Earth's orbit.

• Earth's seasons

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The Picture below is an example of the:

• geosphere

• cryosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

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This type of rock was originally liquid below Earth's crust and is formed by lava and magma

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

• fossils

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Mr. Lopez is teaching a unit on seasons. He explains why summer days are longer and winter days are shorter. What should Mr. Lopez emphasize regarding Earth when explaining this phenomenon?

• revolution around the sun

• tilt on its axis

• position in the solar system

• distance away from the sun

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The ________ affects the ocean tides.

• moon

• sun

• stars

• solar system

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