Earth's Rotation and Revolution
Authored by Darlene Whitman
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows the tilt of Earth on its axis in relation to the Sun on one particular day. On this day, which location has the greatest number of hours of daylight?
E
B
C
D
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram on the right shows a view of Earth as seen from space at a certain time of the year. Compared to people living in the Southern hemisphere, people living in the Northern hemisphere are generally experiencing
fewer hours of daylight and warmer temperatures
fewer hours of daylight and cooler temperatures
more hours of daylight and warmer temperatures
more hours of daylight and cooler temperatures
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The northern states have several more hours of daylight in summer than in winter. Which statement helps explain this observation?
The Earth is tilted on its axis.
The distance between the Earth and the Sun varies.
The diameter of the Sun appears to change.
The speed of the Earth in its orbit changes.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which diagram shows the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun's rays during a winter day in the Northern Hemisphere?
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun at the beginning of each season. Which position of the Earth represents the beginning of the winter season for the Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing in the photo?
Fall
Spring
Winter
Summer
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do we experience the changing of the seasons on Earth?
The Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours.
The Sun rises on tlhe East and sets on the West.
The Earth moves closer to the Sun every day.
The Earth tilts on its axis as it revolves around the Sun.
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