Astronomy Unit Review (24/25)

What is the primary factor that influences the seasons on Earth?

• A. The distance between Earth and the Sun

• B. Earth's axial tilt relative to its orbit

• C. The shape of Earth's orbit

• D. The rotation speed of Earth

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During which part of Earth's orbit is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?

• A. Spring Equinox

• B. Summer Solstice

• C. Autumn Equinox

• D. Winter Solstice

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What happens when Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit (perihelion)?

• A. The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer.

• B. The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.

• C. Earth's seasons are unaffected by this proximity.

• D. Both hemispheres experience equal solar energy.

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How does Earth's axial tilt affect the amount of sunlight received at different locations on Earth?

• A. It determines the shape of Earth's orbit.

• B. It affects the speed of Earth's rotation.

• C. It changes the distance between Earth and the Sun.

• D. It causes varying solar intensities at different latitudes.

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Which of the following statements about solstices and equinoxes is correct?

• A. Solstices occur when Earth is closest to the Sun.

• B. Solstices occur when Earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbit.

• C. Equinoxes occur when day and night are of equal length.

• D. Equinoxes occur when Earth's orbit is at its furthest from the Sun.

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The path that the earth follows is called:

• A. Rotation

• B. Day and Night

• C. Revolution

• D. Orbit

Which hierarchy is listed correctly, from largest to smallest?

• A. universe, solar system, galaxy, planet, star

• B. universe, star, planet, solar system, galaxy

• C. universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet

• D. galaxy, universe, solar system, planet, star

What is the primary reason for the difference in temperature between summer and winter?

• A. The distance of Earth from the Sun

• B. The angle of sunlight striking Earth’s surface

• C. The speed of Earth’s rotation

• D. Changes in Earth's atmosphere

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Which model is commonly used to explain the formation of the solar system?

• A. The Big Bang Theory

• B. The Geocentric Model

• C. The Nebular Hypothesis

• D. The Plate Tectonics Theory

According to the nebular hypothesis, what was the solar system initially composed of?

• A. A large, solid mass of rock

• B. A cloud of gas and dust

• C. A cluster of fully formed planets

• D. A dense core of molten metal