Q2 Common Assessment Review

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis and how does it cause seasons?

• Approximately 23.5 degrees

• Exactly 0 degrees

• Approximately 90 degrees

• Around 180 degrees

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Explain how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects the length of daylight during different seasons.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis only affects the length of daylight in the southern hemisphere

• The tilt of the Earth's axis has no effect on the length of daylight

• The length of daylight is the same in all seasons regardless of the tilt of the Earth's axis

• The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the length of daylight to change during different seasons.

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How does the Earth's revolution around the Sun contribute to the occurrence of seasons?

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun has no impact on the occurrence of seasons

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes the Earth to tilt on its axis, leading to the occurrence of seasons

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes the Earth to move closer to the Sun, leading to the occurrence of seasons

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to the occurrence of seasons.

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Describe the relationship between the Earth's orbit and the changing seasons.

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The Earth's orbit around the moon

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

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What is direct sunlight and how does it differ from indirect sunlight?

• Direct sunlight is when the sun's rays hit an object only during the night.

• Direct sunlight is when the sun's rays hit an object after passing through a window.

• Direct sunlight is when the sun's rays hit an object at an angle.

• Direct sunlight is when the sun's rays hit an object without any obstruction.

Explain how direct and indirect sunlight impact the temperature in different hemispheres.

• Direct sunlight has no impact on temperature

• Direct and indirect sunlight have the same impact on temperature

• Direct sunlight warms the area more intensely, while indirect sunlight provides less warmth due to the angle of the sun's rays.

• Indirect sunlight warms the area more intensely

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Describe the significance of equinoxes in relation to the occurrence of seasons.

• The equinoxes mark the beginning of hurricane season.

• The equinoxes have no significance in relation to the occurrence of seasons.

• The equinoxes mark the beginning of spring and autumn.

• The equinoxes mark the beginning of winter and summer.

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How do the differences in hemispheres contribute to the opposite seasons experienced in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• The Northern Hemisphere has more landmass, which absorbs more heat and causes summer, while the Southern Hemisphere has more water, causing cooler temperatures and winter.

• The tilt of the Earth's axis causes one hemisphere to be tilted towards the sun, experiencing summer, while the other hemisphere is tilted away and experiences winter.

• The rotation of the Earth speeds up in one hemisphere, causing summer, while it slows down in the other hemisphere, causing winter.

• The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the sun during its summer, while the Southern Hemisphere is closer to the sun during its winter.

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What is Newton's 1st law?

• An object at rest will eventually start moving on its own
• An object in motion will eventually come to a stop
• An object in motion will change direction without any force
• An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

Two forces are acting in opposite directions on an object. Which way will the object move?

• In the direction of the stronger force

• In the direction of the weaker force.

• It will not move

• The object will move slowly both ways.

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