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WorksheetsSolar energy and the earth's axis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best describes solar energy?
Energy from the moon
Energy from the sun
Energy from the earth
Energy from water
What is the tilt angle of the earth's axis from the vertical line?
0 degrees
23.5 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
Which imaginary line is 90 degrees in relation to the axis of the Earth?
A) The tilt of the earth's axis
B) The direction of the sun's rays
C) The equator
D) The South Pole
The earth rotates on its axis. What does this rotation account for?
A) Day and night
B) Seasons
C) Solar energy
D) The equator
Why do we experience Summer in South Africa at the moment?
Because it is hot
Because we are in a summer rainfall area
Because we are in the northern hemisphere
Because the Earth is tilted towards the sun
Refer to the diagram showing the Earth and the direction of sunlight. Which type of sunlight covers a larger area but is less intense?
Direct rays
Oblique rays
During June, the northern hemisphere receives more direct sunlight, while the southern hemisphere receives more oblique rays. Which hemisphere experiences summer in June?
Northern hemisphere
Southern hemisphere
The time it takes the moon to revolve around the Earth.
366 days
365 days
27 1/2 days
21 days
The tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon on the earth. What is the water that is pulling outwards on either side of the moon called?
Tidal pull
Tidal range
Tidal bulge
Tidal gravity
Which heavenly body will have the greatest gravitational pull?
Jupiter
Sun
Moon
Venus
