Exit Check 3.5 - Earth's Orbit

3.5.1

Which statement best explains why there are seasons on Earth?

• Earth’s axial tilt remains fixed as it revolves around the sun.
• Earth’s orbit is slightly elliptical, causing the distance from the sun to change.
• Clouds are more frequent during the winter months.
• Earth’s axial tilt changes as it revolves around the sun.

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.1: I can relate Earth’s orbit and axial tilt to the seasons and amounts of sunlight experienced in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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3.5.1

Match the following

• D

• Spring

• C

• Fall

• A

• Summer

• B

• Winter

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.1: I can relate Earth’s orbit and axial tilt to the seasons and amounts of sunlight experienced in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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3.5.1

Rank the planets below from least to most extreme seasonal changes.  The axis of rotation for each planet is shown.

<<< Least extreme. Most extreme >>>

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Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.1: I can relate Earth’s orbit and axial tilt to the seasons and amounts of sunlight experienced in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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3.5.3

Why do time of year and location on earth affect when you can see certain constellations?

• The constellations orbit the earth so they are not in the same place all the time

• The earth is a sphere that orbits the sun. From a given spot on earth you can only see part of the night sky on any night, and the part you see moves as the earth does.

• The changing constellations cause the seasons to change.

• This is a trick question. All of the stars are so far away that it doesn't matter what time of year or where on earth you are, the night sky never changes.

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.3: I can apply my knowledge of orbits to other phenomena, such as changing constellations and man-made satellites.

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3.5.3

Match the following

• Anything in orbit around a planet.

• Satellite

• A satellite made by humans.

• Artificial satellite

• A satellite that has not been made by humans

• Natural satellite

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria: 3.5.3: I can apply my knowledge of orbits to other phenomena, such as changing constellations and man-made satellites.

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3.5.3

Which of the following best matches the meaning of geosynchronous?

• Orbiting the earth at the same speed that the earth is spinning so it stays over a single place on Earth.

• Orbiting the earth in a looping pattern that looks like a fancy signature.

• A satellite made out of rocks that orbits another object.

• Orbiting the earth so that is passes over both the north and south poles once each orbit.

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.3: I can apply my knowledge of orbits to other phenomena, such as changing constellations and man-made satellites.

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3.5.2

The day of the year with the most daylight hours is the

• spring equinox

• fall equinox

• summer solstice

• winter solstice

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.2: I can interpret key information from a sunlight curve, such as solstices, equinoxes and hemisphere of location.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.5.2

What are the days of the year when day and light hours are equal?

• Solstices
• Seasons
• Daylight savings time
• Equinoxes

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.2: I can interpret key information from a sunlight curve, such as solstices, equinoxes and hemisphere of location.

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3.5.2

During the event pictured at number 2 (on the far left), which of the following would occur?

• The northern hemisphere would receive the most direct sunlight

• The northern hemisphere would experience the longest day

• The southern hemisphere would experience the longest day

• The sun's rays would be focused most directly on the equator

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.2: I can interpret key information from a sunlight curve, such as solstices, equinoxes and hemisphere of location.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.5.2

Based on the graph shown, which city gets the most consistent sunlight through the year? The city that gets the most consistent sunlight will be the one that sees the smallest change in sunlight hours from winter to summer.

• Houston, TX, USA

• Philedelphia, PA, USA

• Porto Alegre, Brazil

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 3.5.2: I can interpret key information from a sunlight curve, such as solstices, equinoxes and hemisphere of location.

If you got it correct place a check mark in the question results section. If you got it incorrect place an X in that section. If this was a redemption question, cross out the one X and replace it with a check mark.