Year 7 E&S Intro Quiz

How often does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

• Every 27.3 days

• Every 365.25 days

• Every 24 hours

• Every 30 days

What time does the new day officially begin?

• At sunrise

• At noon

• At midnight

• At sunset

How many time zones is Earth divided into?

• 12

• 24

• 36

• 48

State what time of day the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky.

• Morning

• Noon

• Evening

• Midnight

State what the abbreviation GMT means.

• Global Mean Time

• Greenwich Mean Time

• General Mountain Time

• Great Meridian Time

What is the name of the dry and hot season in the Noongar calendar that falls between December and January?

• Bunuru

• Birak

• Djilba

• Makuru

What is the angle of Earth's tilt from the vertical?

• 23.5°

• 45°

• 15°

• 30°

What happens to the number of daylight hours during spring?

• The days get shorter.

• The days get longer.

• The days stay the same.

• The nights get longer.

How do plants and animals act differently in summer than in winter?

• They migrate in summer and hibernate in winter.

• They hibernate in summer and migrate in winter.

• They remain active in both seasons.

• They do not change behavior.

What is the reason for the seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit