Earth-Sun Relationship Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
circular
elliptical
rectangular
triangular
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The phases of the Moon
The distance from the Sun
The rotation of the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the axial tilt angle of the Earth?
45 degrees
23.5 degrees
10 degrees
30 degrees
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is solar radiation?
Energy emitted by the Sun
Particles emitted by the Sun.
Light emitted by the Sun.
Heat generated by the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are Milankovitch cycles?
Short-term variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt.
Changes in Earth's magnetic field over time.
Fluctuations in Earth's atmospheric pressure.
Long-term variations in Earth's orbit and axial tilt.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which season occurs in the northern hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?
winter
summer
spring
autumn
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the main source of solar radiation?
Planets
Stars
Moon
Sun
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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