1c - NGS Astronomy & Space: Sec. 1: Earth's Motions

What is the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

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What is the nearest star to Earth?

• Alpha Centauri

• The Sun

• Sirius

• Proxima Centauri

How often does Earth complete one revolution around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 12 months

• 365.24 days

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What is the imaginary line on which Earth rotates called?

• Rotational Axis

• Prime Meridian

• Longitude

• Equator

What shape is Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Triangle

• Circle

• Square

• Ellipse

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The moon's phases

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's tilt on its axis

• The sun's temperature

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What is a solstice?

• When the sun is closest to Earth

• When the moon is full

• When the sun is directly above the equator

• When Earth's axis is most tilted toward or away from the sun

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When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• December 20th-21st

• September 22nd-23rd

• June 20th-21st

• March 20th-21st

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What is an equinox?

• When the sun is at its highest point in the sky

• When day and night are of equal length

• When the sun is farthest from Earth

• When the moon is new

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When does the spring equinox occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• December 20th-21st

• March 20th-21st

• June 20th-21st

• September 22nd-23rd

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