6.2 Earth's yearly cycle

What is the primary reason for Earth's orbit around the Sun? (Understanding)

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon

• Earth's elliptical path

• Gravitational attraction between Earth and the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun? (Remembering)

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 4 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the purpose of adding an extra day every four years to the calendar? (Understanding)

• To synchronize with the lunar cycle

• To account for the Earth's rotation speed

• To align with the solstices and equinoxes

• To compensate for the fractional difference in Earth's revolution period

Why does the length of daylight change throughout the year? (Understanding)

• Variation in Earth's distance from the Sun

• Changes in Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun

• Lunar phases affecting sunlight distribution

• Changes in Earth's rotation speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which hemisphere experiences the shortest day of the year around December 21st? (Remembering)

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Equator

• Tropics

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the Sun's rising and setting positions to move on the horizon throughout the year? (Understanding)

• Variation in Earth's distance from the Sun

• Changes in the speed of Earth's rotation

• Earth's elliptical orbit

• Changes in Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the relationship between the average daily temperature and the changing seasons? (Understanding)

• Average temperature depends on Earth's distance from the Sun

• Average temperature is influenced by Earth's rotation speed

• Average temperature increases with the Sun's height in the sky

• Average temperature is colder in winter and hotter in summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What happens to the height of the Sun in the sky at midday during the changing seasons? (Understanding)

• It remains constant throughout the year

• It increases in summer and decreases in winter

• It is higher in the Northern Hemisphere and lower in the Southern Hemisphere

• It is influenced by the Moon's phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which factor is primarily responsible for the different behaviours and appearances of animals and plants during different seasons? (Understanding)

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's elliptical orbit

• Changes in the Moon's gravitational pull

• Earth's axial tilt

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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What is the angle of Earth's tilt with respect to its axis? (Remembering)

• 23.5°

• 45°

• 90°

• 180°

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1