Earth's Movement & Seasons

Revolution is_____

• 
• 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the scientific term for Earth spinning on its axis?

• revolution

• rotation

• seasons

• equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

One rotation takes _____.

• 12 months

• 24 days

• 1 year

• 24 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Rotation causes ______.

• day and night

• seasons

• solstices

• equinoxes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The movement of the Earth around the sun is called _______.

• seasons

• rotation

• months

• revolution

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One revolution takes ____ .

• 1 year (365 1/4 days)

• 1 month (29.5 days)

• 1 season (3 months)

• 1 day (24 hours)

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Provide the correct name for part labelled "B".

• axis

• North Pole

• Southern Hemisphere

• equator

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Earth's axis is tilted at ______ degrees.

• 32.5

• 25.3

• 23.5

• 23.05

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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