DAY AND NIGHT

What is the line running down the center of Earth called?

• Equator

• Axis

• North Pole

• South Pole

Period of 24 hours or the time it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis

• Rotation
• Compass
• Sundail
• Movement

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What 2 things cause seasons on Earth?

• axis and orbit
• Winter and Fall
• Summer and Spring
• Sun and Moon

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How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day
• one week
• one month
• one year

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In this simple diagram, the motion of both the Earth and Moon can be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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In this diagram, the motion of the Earth can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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The motion of the Earth shown in the image is responsible for -

• Seasons
• Day and night

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The earth is a tilted planet.  What is the degree of tilt?

• Approximately 25 degrees
• Exactly 25 degrees
• 23.5 degrees
• 90 degrees with respect to the sun

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Which of the following best describes solstice.

• Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere
• December 21 or 22
• June 21 or 22
• All of the above

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Earth’s rotation causes _____________.

• lunar eclipses

• winter weather

• day and night

• the June Solstice