Quiz about Earth's Rotation

Question 1

What does rotation mean?

Accepted Answer

To spin

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To move in a straight line

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To jump

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To vibrate

Question 2

What is the imaginary line running through Earth called?

Accepted Answer

Axis

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Equator

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Orbit

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Meridian

Question 3

Earth rotates on its ________.

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axis

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surface

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orbit

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core

Question 4

Earth's axis connects the ________ Pole to the ________ Pole.

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North, South

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East, West

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Magnetic, Geographic

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Equator, Prime Meridian

Question 5

In which direction does Earth rotate?

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Counterclockwise

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Clockwise

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Upwards

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Downwards

Question 6

How long does one complete rotation of Earth take?

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24 hours

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12 hours

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48 hours

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365 days

Question 7

What does Earth's rotation create?

Accepted Answer

Day/night cycle

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Seasons

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Tides

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Mountains

Question 8

When facing the Sun, it is ________.

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Day

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Night

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Evening

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Midnight

Question 9

When facing away from the Sun, it is ________.

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Night

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Morning

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Afternoon

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Noon

Question 10

Half of Earth is always in daylight and half is always in darkness.

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True

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False

Question 11

Earth spins from ________ to ________.

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west to east

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east to west

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north to south

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south to north

Question 12

Where is Earth's rotation speed the fastest?

Accepted Answer

At the equator

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At the poles

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At the prime meridian

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At the tropics

Question 13

What does the Foucault Pendulum demonstrate?

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B) Earth's rotation

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A) Earth's revolution

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C) Earth's gravity

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D) Earth's atmosphere

Question 14

The Foucault Pendulum is used in science museums worldwide.

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True

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False

Question 15

What is the apparent motion of the Sun?

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Sun appears to move across the sky

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Sun appears to stay still

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Sun appears to move underground

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Sun appears to move in circles

Question 16

What is actually moving, the Earth or the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Earth

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Sun

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Moon

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Stars

Question 17

In which direction does the Sun rise and set?

Accepted Answer

Rises in east, sets in west

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Rises in west, sets in east

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Rises in north, sets in south

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Rises in south, sets in north

Question 18

What is responsible for the Sun's rise and setting location daily change?

Accepted Answer

Earth's tilt and rotation

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Earth's revolution

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Moon's gravity

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Sun's movement

Question 19

On which two days does the Sun rise and set in the same location on the horizon?

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March 21st and September 21st

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June 21st and December 21st

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April 15th and October 15th

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January 1st and July 1st

Question 20

Define 'Sunrise'.

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When the Sun first appears on the horizon

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When the Sun is at its highest point in the sky

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When the Sun sets below the horizon

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When the Moon appears on the horizon

Question 21

Define 'Sunset'.

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When the Sun disappears below the horizon

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When the Sun is at its highest point in the sky

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When the Moon rises above the horizon

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When the stars become visible during the day

Question 22

What is 'Solar Noon'?

Accepted Answer

When the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky

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When the Sun rises above the horizon

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When the Sun sets below the horizon

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When the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky

Question 23

What is the 'Zenith'?

Accepted Answer

The point directly overhead in the sky

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The point on the horizon

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The point directly beneath your feet

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The brightest star in the sky

Question 24

What is the angle between the horizon and the Sun called?

Accepted Answer

Altitude

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Azimuth

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Declination

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Latitude

Question 25

Which day is the longest day of the year?

Accepted Answer

Summer Solstice - June 21

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Winter Solstice - December 21

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Spring Equinox - March 21

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Autumn Equinox - September 23

Question 26

During the Winter Solstice, the Sun follows its ______ path in the sky.

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lowest

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highest

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longest

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northernmost

Question 27

During the Equinoxes, day and night are of equal length.

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True

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False

Question 28

Which season has the Sun following the highest path in the sky?

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Summer

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Winter

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Autumn

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Spring

Question 29

How many times per year do equinoxes occur?

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Twice

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Once

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Three times

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Four times

Question 30

On June 21, the Sun is directly overhead at which latitude?

Accepted Answer

Tropic of Cancer

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Equator

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Arctic Circle

Question 31

Your location determines the Sun's maximum altitude.

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True

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False

Question 32

How many time zones are there on Earth?

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24

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12

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18

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36

Question 33

When crossing the International Date Line to the west, you ______ a day.

Accepted Answer

Add

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Subtract

Question 34

During which event is the Sun's path the highest in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

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Equinox

Question 35

Label each season on the diagram of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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Top: Summer, Right: Fall (Autumn), Bottom: Winter, Left: Spring

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Top: Winter, Right: Spring, Bottom: Summer, Left: Fall (Autumn)

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Top: Spring, Right: Summer, Bottom: Fall (Autumn), Left: Winter

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Top: Fall (Autumn), Right: Winter, Bottom: Spring, Left: Summer

Question 36

What is an ellipse?

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A closed curve around two fixed points.

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A straight line passing through the origin.

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A polygon with equal sides.

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A curve with only one focus.

Question 37

What are the two special points called in an ellipse?

Accepted Answer

Foci

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Vertices

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Centers

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Nodes

Question 38

What is the sum of distances to both foci in an ellipse?

Accepted Answer

The sum of distances to both foci is constant.

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The sum of distances to both foci is equal to the length of the major axis squared.

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The sum of distances to both foci is always changing.

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The sum of distances to both foci is equal to the length of the minor axis.

Question 39

Name the longest diameter of an ellipse.

Accepted Answer

Major axis

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Minor axis

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Chord

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Radius

Question 40

Name the shortest diameter of an ellipse.

Accepted Answer

Minor axis

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Major axis

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Focal length

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Chord

Question 41

What are the points called where the ellipse intersects axes?

Accepted Answer

Vertices

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Foci

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Centers

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Tangents

Question 42

What does eccentricity measure in an ellipse?

Accepted Answer

How much an ellipse differs from a circle.

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The length of the major axis.

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The area of the ellipse.

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The sum of the distances from the foci.

Question 43

What is the value of Earth's orbital eccentricity?

Accepted Answer

0.0167

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0.5

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0.1

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0.25

Question 44

In Earth's elliptical orbit, the Sun is at how many foci?

Accepted Answer

one

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two

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three

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zero

Question 45

Which point in Earth's orbit is the closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Perihelion

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Aphelion

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Major axis

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Ecliptic plane

Question 46

Which point in Earth's orbit is the farthest from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Aphelion

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Perihelion

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Major axis

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Ecliptic plane

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a real-world example of an elliptical orbit?

Accepted Answer

Ocean tides

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Planetary orbits

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Satellite paths

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Comet trajectories

Question 48

Name one effect of Earth's elliptical orbit on seasons.

Accepted Answer

Distance variation

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Change in Earth's mass

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Alteration of Earth's axis tilt

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Reversal of day and night

Question 49

Calculate eccentricity given: Major axis = 10 units. (Assume distance between foci is provided as 2 units.)

Accepted Answer

Eccentricity = 2 / 10 = 0.2

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Eccentricity = 10 / 2 = 5

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Eccentricity = 2 / 5 = 0.4

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Eccentricity = 5 / 10 = 0.5

Question 50

Refer to the diagram of Earth's orbit. Which position is labeled as 'aphelion'?

Accepted Answer

The position farthest from the Sun on the orbit is labeled as 'aphelion'.

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The position closest to the Sun on the orbit is labeled as 'aphelion'.

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The position where Earth moves fastest in its orbit is labeled as 'aphelion'.

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The position where Earth's axis is most tilted toward the Sun is labeled as 'aphelion'.

Question 51

What causes Earth's four distinct seasons?

Accepted Answer

Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun

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Earth's distance from the Sun

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Earth's speed

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Earth's shape

Question 52

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 365.25 days

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Approximately 24 hours

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Approximately 30 days

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Approximately 7 days

Question 53

What is the average speed of Earth's revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

67,000 mph (107,000 km/h)

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10,000 mph (16,000 km/h)

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250,000 mph (400,000 km/h)

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1,000 mph (1,600 km/h)

Question 54

Who discovered Earth's elliptical orbit?

Accepted Answer

B) Johannes Kepler

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A) Isaac Newton

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C) Galileo Galilei

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D) Albert Einstein

Question 55

True or False: The Sun is located at the center of Earth's elliptical orbit.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 56

What is the point called where Earth is farthest from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Aphelion

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Perihelion

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Solstice

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Equinox

Question 57

When does Earth reach aphelion?

Accepted Answer

Around July 4

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Around January 3

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Around March 21

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Around September 22

Question 58

What is the distance between Earth and the Sun at aphelion?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 94.5 million miles

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Approximately 80 million miles

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Approximately 100 million miles

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Approximately 70 million miles

Question 59

What is the primary reason for seasonal changes on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Earth's axial tilt

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Earth's distance from the Sun

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The Moon's gravitational pull

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Solar flares

Question 60

Which direction is the north pole always pointing at according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

The north star

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The sun

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The equator

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The moon

Question 61

In the Northern Hemisphere, when does summer occur?

Accepted Answer

June to September

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December to March

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March to June

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September to December

Question 62

In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter occur?

Accepted Answer

June to September

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December to March

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March to June

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September to December

Question 63

Fill in the blank: The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around ________.

Accepted Answer

June 21

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March 21

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September 21

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December 21

Question 64

Which of the following is true about the summer solstice?

Accepted Answer

Maximum daylight hours

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Shortest day of the year

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Direct sunlight hits Tropic of Capricorn

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Minimum daylight hours

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