Quiz about Year 7 Solar System

Question 1

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on the day-night cycle?

Accepted Answer

Different parts of the planet experience sunlight, leading to the alternation of day and night.

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The Earth's rotation has no effect on the day-night cycle.

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The Earth's rotation causes the Sun to rise and set.

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The Earth's rotation causes the Moon to rise and set.

Question 2

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the distribution of sunlight?

Accepted Answer

It causes the distribution of sunlight to change throughout the year

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It causes the Earth's atmosphere to change

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It causes the Earth to rotate faster

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It causes the Earth to revolve faster

Question 3

What is the elliptical path that the Earth follows around the Sun called?

Accepted Answer

Orbit.

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Axis.

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Revolution.

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Rotation.

Question 4

What is the duration of one revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

365.25 days

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30 days

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24 hours

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1 year

Question 5

What is the shape of the Earth's path around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Elliptical

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Straight

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Circular

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Spiral

Question 6

What provides the basis for measuring time on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's rotation

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The Earth's atmosphere

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The Earth's revolution

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The Earth's orbit

Question 7

What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Revolution

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Gravity

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Rotation

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Both Rotation and Revolution

Question 8

What establishes the concept of a year?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's revolution

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The Earth's atmosphere

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The Earth's rotation

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The Earth's orbit

Question 9

What is the angle of the Earth's tilt relative to its orbital plane?

Accepted Answer

23.5 degrees

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90 degrees

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45 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 10

What gives rise to summer, winter, spring, and autumn on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Revolution

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Rotation

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Gravity

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Both Rotation and Revolution

Question 11

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Accepted Answer

Rotation refers to the spinning motion of the Earth around its own axis, while revolution describes the orbital movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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Rotation and revolution have no impact on the Earth.

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Rotation and revolution are the same thing.

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Rotation refers to the orbital movement of the Earth around the Sun, while revolution describes the spinning motion of the Earth around its own axis.

Question 12

How is the 24-hour day divided into smaller units?

Accepted Answer

Based on the Earth's rotation

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Based on the Earth's atmosphere

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Based on the Earth's orbit

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Based on the Earth's revolution

Question 13

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 24 hours.

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Approximately 365.25 days.

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Approximately 12 hours.

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Approximately 48 hours.

Question 14

How is the calendar designed to align with the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

By adding leap years to account for the extra 0.25 days

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By adding extra hours to certain days

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By adding extra days to certain months

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By adding extra months to certain years

Question 15

What is responsible for the changing seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's revolution around the Sun.

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The Earth's rotation around its own axis.

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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The distance between the Earth and the Sun.

Question 16

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the intensity and duration of sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Varying intensity and duration

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No effect

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Decreased intensity and duration

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Increased intensity and duration

Question 17

What causes the occurrence of summer and winter?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's revolution

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The Earth's rotation

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The Earth's orbit

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The Earth's atmosphere

Question 18

What is the axis of rotation?

Accepted Answer

An imaginary line that passes through the North and South Poles.

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The line that connects the North and South Poles.

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The line that connects the Earth and the Sun.

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The line that connects the Earth and the Moon.

Question 19

What is a neap tide?

Accepted Answer

A weak tidal effect

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A tide that occurs during summer

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A tide that occurs during winter

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A strong tidal effect

Question 20

What is the relationship between the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun and tidal effects on Earth?

Accepted Answer

They reinforce each other

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They cause earthquakes

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They have no effect on tides

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They cancel each other out

Question 21

What causes the tides on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Moon

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The Earth's rotation

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The planets

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The Sun

Question 22

Why are the high tides lower than usual during a neap tide?

Accepted Answer

The Moon and Sun's gravitational forces work against each other

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The Moon's gravitational force is weaker

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The Sun's gravitational force is stronger

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The Moon and Sun's gravitational forces work together

Question 23

During which moon phases do spring tides occur?

Accepted Answer

Full moon and new moon

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Waxing gibbous and waning gibbous

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First and third quarter

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Waxing crescent and waning crescent

Question 24

What is a spring tide?

Accepted Answer

A strong tidal effect

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A tide that occurs during winter

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A tide that occurs during summer

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A weak tidal effect

Question 25

How often do tides occur?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day

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Four times a day

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Once a day

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Three times a day

Question 26

During which moon phases do neap tides occur?

Accepted Answer

First and third quarter

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Full moon and new moon

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Waxing crescent and waning crescent

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Waxing gibbous and waning gibbous

Question 27

Which celestial body has a more significant influence on tides?

Accepted Answer

The Moon

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Neither the Moon nor the Sun have any influence

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Both the Moon and the Sun have equal influence

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The Sun

Question 28

Does the Sun contribute to tidal effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but to a lesser extent than the Moon

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No, the Sun has no effect on tides

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Yes, the Sun has an equal effect on tides as the Moon

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Yes, but to a greater extent than the Moon

Question 29

What are the gravitational forces that affect tides?

Accepted Answer

The gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun

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The gravitational force of the Earth

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Only the Moon's gravitational force

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Only the Sun's gravitational force

Question 30

What is unique about Uranus?

Accepted Answer

It rotates on its side

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It has a solid surface

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It is the largest planet

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It has a red color

Question 31

Which planet is known for its extreme temperatures, with very hot days and freezing nights?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Mars

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Venus

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Earth

Question 32

Which planet is known for its colorful bands of clouds and Great Red Spot?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Saturn

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Neptune

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Mars

Question 33

Which planet has a thicker atmosphere than Earth?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mars

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Mercury

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Jupiter

Question 34

What is Saturn famous for?

Accepted Answer

Its ring system

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Its blue-green color

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Its solid surface

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Its Great Red Spot

Question 35

Which planet is often called Earth's 'sister planet'?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mercury

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 36

How many moons does Uranus have?

Accepted Answer

27

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79

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more than 80

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2

Question 37

Which planet has the brightest object in our night sky as its moon?

Accepted Answer

Earth

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Venus

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Mercury

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Mars

Question 38

What is the largest moon of Saturn?

Accepted Answer

Titan

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Phobos

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Europa

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Ganymede

Question 39

What is the name of the eighth planet from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

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Jupiter

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Mars

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Saturn

Question 40

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

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Mars

Question 41

Which planet has evidence of liquid water in the past?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Saturn

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Jupiter

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Neptune

Question 42

Which planet has the same size as Earth?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Jupiter

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Mercury

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Mars

Question 43

What color is Neptune?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 44

What is the result of less direct sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Cooler temperatures

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Warmer temperatures

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Longer days

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Shorter days

Question 45

What is the significance of understanding the relationship between the tilt of the Earth and the seasons?

Accepted Answer

It helps us appreciate the diverse climates and environments found across the globe

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It helps us predict natural disasters

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There is no significance

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It helps us control the weather

Question 46

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the amount of sunlight received by different parts of the planet?

Accepted Answer

It causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight

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It causes the Sun to move farther from the Earth

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It doesn't affect the amount of sunlight received

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It causes the Sun to move closer to the Earth

Question 47

What is the relationship between the amount of direct sunlight and temperature?

Accepted Answer

The more direct sunlight, the warmer the temperature

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The amount of direct sunlight has no effect on temperature

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The more direct sunlight, the cooler the temperature

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There is no relationship

Question 48

How does the tilt of the Earth affect weather patterns?

Accepted Answer

It affects the angle of sunlight and temperature

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It creates deserts

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It determines the length of the day

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It causes hurricanes

Question 49

What is the relationship between the tilt of the Earth and the diversity of climates and environments?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of the Earth causes different climates and environments

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The tilt of the Earth causes all climates to be the same

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There is no relationship

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The tilt of the Earth only affects the weather

Question 50

Why does the hemisphere tilted towards the Sun during summer experience warmer temperatures and longer days?

Accepted Answer

The Sun's rays hit the hemisphere more directly

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The Sun appears lower in the sky

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The Sun appears higher in the sky

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The Sun's rays hit the hemisphere less directly

Question 51

What is the relationship between the seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

They are opposite

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They are nonexistent

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They are random

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They are the same

Question 52

What is the main reason we experience different seasons throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's axis is tilted

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The Earth's rotation speed changes

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The Sun's position in the sky changes

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The distance between the Earth and the Sun changes

Question 53

What is the equator?

Accepted Answer

A reference point for the tilt of the Earth's axis

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A line that marks the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres

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A line that runs through the North and South Poles

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A line that marks the boundary between the eastern and western hemispheres

Question 54

During which season is one hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Fall

Question 55

Why does the hemisphere tilted away from the Sun during winter experience cooler temperatures and shorter days?

Accepted Answer

The Sun's rays hit the hemisphere less directly

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The Sun appears higher in the sky

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The Sun appears lower in the sky

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The Sun's rays hit the hemisphere more directly

Question 56

Why do areas near the equator experience only two main seasons?

Accepted Answer

Because they receive relatively equal amounts of sunlight throughout the year

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Because they are tilted away from the Sun

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Because they receive no sunlight throughout the year

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Because they are tilted towards the Sun

Question 57

During which season is one hemisphere tilted away from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Fall

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Summer

Question 58

What natural phenomenon causes the changing of seasons?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of the Earth

Answer

The movement of the Sun

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The rotation of the Earth

Answer

The orbit of the Moon

Question 59

What alignment is needed for a solar eclipse to occur?

Accepted Answer

Sun, Moon, and Earth aligned in a straight line

Answer

Earth, Moon, and Sun aligned in a straight line

Answer

Moon, Earth, and Sun aligned in a straight line

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Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned in a straight line

Question 60

What alignment is needed for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Accepted Answer

Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned in a straight line

Answer

Moon, Earth, and Sun aligned in a straight line

Answer

Earth, Moon, and Sun aligned in a straight line

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Sun, Moon, and Earth aligned in a straight line

Question 61

What can happen to the eyes if someone looks directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

They can damage their eyes

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They can get a headache

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They can get a sunburn

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Nothing will happen

Question 62

What is the recommended method for safe viewing of a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Using pinhole projectors

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Using binoculars

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Looking directly at the Sun

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Using regular sunglasses

Question 63

What is the importance of using special eye protection when viewing a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

To prevent damage to the eyes

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To avoid getting lost

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To enhance the view of the eclipse

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To make the eclipse last longer

Question 64

What is a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon

Answer

When the Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

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When the Moon moves away from the Earth

Answer

When the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

Year 7 Solar System

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