Ch.1 Earth's Systems Study Guide

The Earth is the only planet in our solar system that supports life because:

• It has the right atmosphere and water.

• It is the largest planet.

• It is closest to the Sun.

• It has the most moons.

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According to the information provided, the Earth is the ___ planet from the Sun.

• 3rd

• 2nd

• 4th

• 5th

What is the Goldilocks Zone?

• The hottest area near the Sun

• The distance from the Sun where water can remain liquid and support life

• The coldest area far from the Sun

• The area with the most planets

Why is the Goldilocks Zone important?

• It is where planets are too hot

• It is where planets are too cold

• It is where water can remain liquid and support life

• It is where there are no planets

Based on the diagram, what happens to planets that are too close to the Sun?

• They are too cold

• They are just right

• They are too hot

• They support life easily

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

• The movement of the Earth around the Sun

• The spin of the Earth on its axis

• The movement of the Moon around the Earth

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

How long does one rotation of the Earth take?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours or 1 day

• 365 days

• 1 month

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The Earth's axis is tilted at ____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 0

• 45

• 90

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What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause?

• Day and night

• Seasons

• Eclipses

• Tides

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What is a solstice?

• A date when the sun reaches its maximum or minimum tilt

• A date when the moon is full

• A date when the Earth is closest to the sun

• A date when there is an eclipse

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