Review for Earth's Motions Test

Earth has seasons because

• it rotates on its axis.
• its axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.
• the distance between Earth and the sun changes.
• the temperature of the sun changes.

We experience this season when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

Earth's rotation takes about

• 365 days.
• 6 months.
• 24 hours.
• 1 month.

Day and night are caused by

• the tilt of Earth's axis.
• Earth's revolution around the sun.
• eclipses.
• Earth's rotation on its axis.

An equinox occurs when

• neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun.
• the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
• the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
• Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's rays.

When we are experiencing the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

Why is it generally warmer near the equator than it is near the poles?

• the equator receives more direct sunlight
• the poles receive more direct sunlight
• the equator is closer to the sun
• the poles are closer to the sun

In this simple diagram, the motion of both the blue and yellow dots can best be described as -

• Rotation
• Revolution

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

• Rotation
• Revolution

What season is it in New Jersey at letter A?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall