WorksheetsEarth-Sun Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 32mins
Earth's axis is tilted as it orbits the sun, not straight up and down. How much is the axis tilted?
20 degrees
22.7 degrees
23.5 degrees
25.3 degrees
2 Parts: One complete revolution of Earth around the Sun takes about ______ and one rotation takes about _______.
365 days; 24 hours
1 day; 1 year
24 hours; 365 days
365 hours; 24 days
Earth has seasons because
it rotates on its axis exposing 1/2 to sunlight and 1/2 to darkness
its axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun leading to a differential of direct sunlight
the distance between Earth and the sun changes; when we are closer, we are hotter
the temperature of the sun changes.
Which type of sun rays represents direct sunlight which we (42 North latitude) receive during the summer season in the northern hemisphere?
A
B
We experience this season when the Northern Hemisphere is located closest to the Sun?
spring
summer
fall
winter
An equinox occurs when
the equator is receiving the most direct sunlight (directly above)
the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.
the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's rays.
Which of the following is FALSE? As we move away from the fall equinox...
the number of darkness hours are increasing
daylight hours are decreasing
the path of the Sun (arc) is decreasing due to a lowering sunlight angle
we are experiencing a greater heat density as we move toward the winter solstice
The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest daytime, the longest night time hours, and the sun's angle is lowest? What event is taking place?
summer solstice.
winter solstice.
fall equinox.
spring equinox.
Why does the area near the equator experience such a small range of temperatures throughout the year?
The equator rotates slower than the poles.
The equator remains the same distance from the Sun.
The equator receives more direct sunlight on average than higher latitudes.
The equator is closer to the Sun.
Select the 2 reasons why Earth experiences different seasons
Earth rotates
Earth revolves around the sun
Earth is tilted on its axis
Earth has day and night
Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun across the sky at a New York State location on June 21. Point A represents the position of the noon Sun. Points A and B on the path are 45 degrees apart. Which diagram represents the correct position of Polaris as viewed from this New York State location on a clear night?
Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun across the sky at a New York State location on June 21. Point A represents the position of the noon Sun. Points A and B on the path are 45 degrees apart. Compared to the Sun’s apparent path on June 21, the Sun’s apparent path on March 21 at this location will
be shorter, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky
be longer, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky
remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky
remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky
Which statement best explains why stars viewed from the Northern Hemisphere appear to revolve around Polaris?
Polaris rotates on its axis.
Earth rotates on its axis.
Polaris revolves around Earth.
Earth revolves around Polaris.
Which diagram best represents Earth’s axis position relative to Earth’s orbital plane?
The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun through the sky as viewed by an observer in the Northern Hemisphere. Points A, B, C, and D represent four positions of the Sun. The observer has the shortest shadow when the Sun is at position
A
B
C
D
If this observer is located in the United States, what time of year was it when the sun followed this apparent path?
November
January
May
September
What time of day is can the sun be found at position C?
9 am
12 noon
10 am
3 pm
Look at the map. What are the coordinates of point J?
15o N, 0o
30o N, 0o
0o, 15o W
15o N, 60o E
Look at the map. What city is located at 64°N, 22°W?
Rome
New Delhi
Lima
Reykjavik
Look at the map. What city is located at 19°N, 99°W?
Washington DC
Mexico City
Lima
Canberra
Look at the map. What city is located at 55°N, 37°E?
Moscow
Tokyo
Lima
Nairobi
All NYS longitudes are in the ___________ hemisphere.
Northern
Western
Southern
Eastern
All NYS latitudes are in the _______________ hemisphere.
Northern
Western
Southern
Eastern
What NYS city is located at 42° 10' N, 75° 50' W? (Use ESRT pg. 3)
Binghamton
Jamestown
Slide Mt.
Kingston
Which diagram is most similar to the latitude-longitude system used on Earth?
What is the line of longitude that runs around the middle of the Earth at 0 degrees?
Tropic of Cancer
Antarctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Equator
What is the name of latitude that runs around the middle of the Earth at 0°?
Longitude
Latitude
Equator
International Date Line
If it was 5:30 A.M in Los Angeles, USA, what time is it in New York City, USA?
6:30 A.M
8:30 A.M
12:30 P.M
9:30 A.M
Foucault's Pendulum proved that...
The earth rotates
Foucault is very boring.
Paris is a cool place to be at.
Foucault didn't even prove anything.
