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Day, Night, and Seasons

Authored by Sandra Pratt

Science

8th Grade

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Day, Night, and Seasons
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the rotation of the Earth cause us to experience?

seasons
year
day & night
eclipse

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

29 1/2 days
24 hours
30 days
365 1/4 days

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the sun.


In which position is it winter in North America?

Position 1, because North America receives the most direct sun

Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the sun

Position 3, because North America is parallel to the sun

Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the sun

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In the summer many people enjoy going to the beach. The photograph shows a beach in Argentina, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere.


Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Seasons on earth are caused by:

The tilt of Earth's axis

The Earth getting closer and farther from the sun

The rotation of the earth

The moon

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
The norther hemisphere is tilted neither toward or away from the sun
Why are you talking about the northern hemisphere when you asked about the southern hemisphere?

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following best describes equinoxes?

The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun

The norther hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun

The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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