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MOTIONS OF THE EARTH

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is the Equator warmest?

a)

Because it is closest to the sun

b)

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

c)

Because no clouds form here

2.

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Fall

3.

The reason we have seasons is because we get closer and farther to the sun.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Antarctica experiences six months of complete darkness during winter. What is the best explanation of this occurrence?

a)

Earth’s tilt

b)

Sun’s distance from Earth

c)

Earth's rotation

5.

The apparent rising and setting of the sun as seen from the Earth are caused by the _________

a)

Rotation of the Sun

b)

Revolution of the sun

c)

Rotation of the Earth

6.

Summer days are hotter than winter days because in summer___

a)

Earth is closer to the sun

b)

The sun gives off more energy

c)

Earth northern axis is tilted toward the sun

7.

What is the date of the Winter solstice in Northern Hemisphere?

a)

June 21-22

b)

December 21-22

c)

September 21-22

8.

What is an equinox?

a)

When the sun is directly above Earth's equator

b)

When the moon is directly about the Earth's equator

c)

When the sun is directly below the earth's equator

9.

Why is the Equator warmest?

a)

Because it is closest to the sun

b)

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

c)

Because no clouds form here.

10.

How many days does it take to go around the sun?

a)

300 days

b)

365 1/4 days

c)

364 days