Earth's Seasons: Notes

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main factors that cause Earth's seasons?
The two main factors that cause Earth's seasons are the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.
The distribution of land and water across the Earth's surface and its rotation speed.
The activities of volcanoes and the position of the Moon.
The movement of tectonic plates and the Earth's magnetic field.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
23.5°
0°
45°
90°
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, what season is it in California?
It is summer in California.
It is winter in California.
It is spring in California.
It is fall in California.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When sunlight hits Earth at an angle, what happens to the energy?
It is spread over a larger area, reducing the energy per unit area.
It becomes more concentrated, increasing the energy per unit area.
It is completely absorbed by the atmosphere without dispersion.
It instantly converts entirely into heat.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is summer warmer than winter?
Because of the tilt of the Earth's axis, which results in longer daylight and higher solar altitude in summer
Because the Earth is closer to the Sun during summer
Due to volcanic activity releasing extra heat in summer
Because unpredictable weather patterns randomly increase temperatures
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the Spring Equinox occur?
March 20th
December 21st
June 21st
September 22nd
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the Fall Equinox occur?
September 22
March 20
June 21
December 21
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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