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Compare and explain the length of daylight at points X and Y on the diagram below.

• Point X has longer daylight than point Y.

• Point Y has longer daylight than point X.

• Points X and Y have equal daylight.

• The length of daylight cannot be determined from the diagram.

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What two factors determine seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the sun and the moon's phases

• The Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun

• The Earth's rotation and the sun's temperature

• The moon's gravity and the Earth's magnetic field

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What would happen to our seasons if there were no tilt of the Earth on its axis?

• There would be no seasons.

• Seasons would be more extreme.

• Seasons would last longer.

• Seasons would occur more frequently.

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True or False: The Earth’s distance from the Sun plays a vital role in determining our seasons.

• True

• False

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True or False: The revolution of the Earth around the Sun coupled with the tilt of the Earth on its axis are what determine the seasons.

• True

• False

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What is the season for the northern and southern hemisphere at position 1?

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

• Spring

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What causes the different seasons and variations in hours of daylight at both position X and position Y?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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True or False: Spring tides have the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

• True

• False

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Which moon phases have the highest high tides and lowest low tides?

• New Moon and Full Moon

• First Quarter and Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

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Label the tides that occur at each moon phase on the diagram below.

• Spring tide at new moon and full moon; neap tide at first and third quarters.

• Neap tide at new moon and full moon; spring tide at first and third quarters.

• Spring tide at first and third quarters; neap tide at new moon and full moon.

• Neap tide at first and third quarters; spring tide at new moon and full moon.

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