Chapter 29 Earth Space

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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The term equinox means....

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
• Equal amount of winter and summer
• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
• The longest day of the year

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What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 30 days
• 365.25 days

When are the equinoxes?

• June & December
• July & January
• April & October
• March & September

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How often do we experience new seasons?

• Monthly

• Yearly

• Every 3 months

• Every 6 months

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOON PHASE

• FULL MOON
• NEW MOON
• WAXING GIBBOUS
• WAXING CRESCENT

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