1.2 EES Earths Motion
Authored by Corbin Clay
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The spinning of Earth on its axis in a day is called
perihelion
aphelion
rotation
revolution
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The yearlong movement of Earth around the sun is called
aphelion
perihelion
rotation
revolution
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
It cause unequal heating of the earth that leads to four seasons
rotation
revolution
tilted Earth
solar radiation
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis affect the seasons?
By changing the speed of the rotation of Earth
By deflecting the harmful rays of radiation emitted by the sun
By changing the amount of direct solar radiation reaching the surface
By influencing the rate of chemical reactions occurring in the atmosphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
January is when Northern Hemisphere is at closest distance to the Sun. Why Northern Hemisphere experience winter on this month?
Sun is ejecting less solar radiation.
Humans burn less fossil fuels during winter.
Greenhouse effect is lessened during winter months.
Northern Hemisphere is receiving very little solar radiation due to Earth's tilt.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes when the Earth spins on its axis.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of motion causes night / day?
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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