Sun's Position and Seasonal Changes

Sun's Position and Seasonal Changes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how Earth's tilted axis affects its orbit around the Sun, leading to different seasons. It demonstrates how to maintain the Earth's axis direction while orbiting and shows the transition from spring to summer, fall, and winter. The tutorial also covers the concept of day and night at various seasonal points using a Lego person as a reference. Finally, it explores how the Sun's angle changes between summer and winter, helping students understand the Sun's position in the sky during different seasons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of keeping the Earth's northern axis pointed towards a specific direction?

To align with the Sun's gravitational pull

To prevent the Earth from tilting further

To maintain consistent seasonal changes

To ensure the Earth remains in its orbit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Earth's orbit, which sequence of seasons is correct?

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must students demonstrate about day and night at each seasonal point?

The temperature changes during the day

The occurrence of day and night cycles

The position of the Sun at noon

The length of day and night

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Sun's angle change from summer to winter?

It is higher in the sky during winter

It is higher in the sky during summer

It remains the same throughout the year

It is lower in the sky during summer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which season is the Sun positioned higher in the sky?

Winter

Fall

Spring

Summer