Earth's Movement in Space Test

What is the imaginary line that passes from the North Pole through the center of Earth to the South Pole called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Ellipse

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 24 days

• 1 year

• 24 hours

• 1 month

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What is the movement of one object around another object called?

• Rotation

• Axis

• Revolution

• Cycle

How does the distance from the equator affect the seasons?

• The closer to the equator, the more extreme the seasons are.

• The distance from the equator does not affect the seasons.

• The further from the equator, the less extreme the seasons are.

• The further from the equator, the more extreme the seasons are.

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Which direction does Earth rotate?

• From east to west

• From north to south

• From west to east

• From south to north

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What shape is Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Circle

• Square

• Ellipse

• Straight line

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Why are sun rays more concentrated at the equator?

• Because the Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5°

• Because the sun rays hit at great angles near the poles

• Because the sun is closer to the equator

• Because the sun rays hit directly with no angle

What would happen if the Earth's axis were not tilted?

• There would be no seasons

• The North Pole would always face towards the sun

• The equator would receive less concentrated sun rays

• The day length would be the same everywhere

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During which months does the North Pole tilt towards the sun?

• During winter

• During summer

• During March and September

• All year long

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What causes the mild temperatures felt in spring and fall?

• The North Pole is tilted away from the sun

• The sun rays hit the poles at great angles

• The sunlight strikes both hemispheres equally

• The Earth's axis is not tilted

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