
Exploring the Sun's Path in Earth Science
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Science
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the alteration in the Sun's path throughout the year?
The Moon's gravitational pull
The Earth's revolution around the Sun
The Earth's rotation
The Earth's magnetic field
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it cooler in the morning and evening compared to the afternoon?
The Sun's energy is blocked by clouds in the morning and evening
The Earth's atmosphere is thicker in the afternoon
The angle of insulation is lower in the morning and evening
The Sun is closer to the Earth in the afternoon
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many hours is the Sun out during the summer in New York?
9 hours
15 hours
18 hours
12 hours
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On which date is the Sun at the zenith at the Tropic of Cancer?
September 23rd
December 21st
March 21st
June 21st
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the angle of the Sun's altitude above the horizon during the winter solstice?
71.5 degrees
48 degrees
90 degrees
24.5 degrees
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which season is the Sun's path the longest in New York?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the shadow length change from sunrise to sunset?
It gets longer as it approaches noon
It gets shorter as it approaches sunset
It gets shorter as it approaches noon and longer towards sunset
It remains the same throughout the day
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