Earth in the Universe Unit Review

The alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon can produce shadows on the Earth or Moon resulting in:

• very dark nights

• lunar or solar eclipses

• very long shadows

• vernal equinox

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When it is Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, it is ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

• Winter

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The Summer Solstice occurs on:

• July 1

• December 22

• June 22

• March 21

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The rotation of the Earth causes:

• day and night time

• tides

• eclipses

• Seasons

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When it is Summer in the United States, ______________.

• the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

• the Earth is closer to the sun.

• the rotation of the Earth speeds up.

• A lunar eclipse is happening.

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Earth's major source of heat and light comes from:

• electricity

• the Sun

• fire

• comets

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The Earth's north-south axis is tilted at ____ degrees.

• 365.25

• 23.5

• 90

• 100

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The major gravitational force in the Solar System is:

• Saturn

• Mars

• The moon

• The Sun

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How many stars are in our solar system?

• Millions

• One

• Infinite

• Billions

Which of the following are reasons Earth sustains life?

• liquid water

• breathable atmosphere

• suitable amount of sunshine

• all of the above

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