Earth in Space

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

• One day

• One month

• One year

• One week

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What happens to the North Pole during winter in the northern hemisphere?

• It stays in the same position

• It tips away from the Sun

• It tips towards the Sun

• It moves to the southern hemisphere

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During which season are day and night about equal in length in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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Why are summer days warmer in the northern hemisphere?

• The Earth stops rotating

• Sunlight strikes the northern hemisphere more directly

• The North Pole tips away from the Sun

• The Earth is closer to the Sun

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What do primary producers like phytoplankton depend on for their growth?

• Soil

• Sunlight

• Water

• Wind

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