Earth's Motion and Seasons

Which statement is true?

• A.  Earth rotates around the sun and revolves on its axis.
• A.  The sun revolves around Earth over a 24-hour time period.
• A.  Earth rotates on its axis, and revolves around the sun.
• A.  Earth revolves around the sun and the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What season is letter A?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

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What are the reasons for the seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation.
• Earth's rotation and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and revolution.
• Earth's tilt and resolution

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What causes day and night?

• revolution of Earth
• rotation of Earth
• orbit of Earth
• The moon blocks the Sun

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What is earth's revolution?

• When earth orbits around the sun
• When earth bounces
• When the sun spins around the earth
• When the earth spins on it's axis

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About how long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis at the equator?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 29.5 days
• 365 days

During an ________, the length of nighttime and daytime are about the same because neither hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

• equinox
• solstice
• earthquake
• solar eclipse

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Why would Florida be warmer on average than other northern locations in the United States?

• Florida is closer to sea level than inland areas
• Sunlight shines more directly on Florida fir more hours each day
• Heat energy is transferred to land because of ocean currents
• Seasonal changes take place later in the year because Florida is close to the equator

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Which term describes when the Earth spins on its axis.

• Rotation
• Revolution
• Kepler's Laws
• Precession