Earth in the Universe

Earth in the Universe

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1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Why are there high and low tides on Earth?

They are due to changes in the moon’s tilt on its axis.

They are due to the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon

They are due to the magnetic force between Earth and the moon

They are due to changes in the moon’s speed every month

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which contributes to Earth’s ability to sustain life?

The atmosphere allows all of the sun’s radiation to enter due to Earth’s distance from the sun.

The atmosphere prevents all space debris from reaching the surface due to the ozone layer.

The atmosphere is extremely thin due to the temperatures of the sun

The atmosphere is breathable due to the unique mixture of gases

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How does gravity support life on Earth?

by forcing Earth to continuously spin on its axis, which contributes to day and night

by causing changes in the distance between Earth and the sun, which contributes to the seasons

by keeping water and gases in the atmosphere close to Earth’s surface, which contributes to life processes

by preventing meteors and comets from hitting Earth’s surface, which protects living organisms from space fragments

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Why does Earth have different seasons?

because of the distance between Earth and the sun

because of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axis

because of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axis

because of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the sun

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.

The sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.

The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.

The moon rotates along its axis.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system inits ability to support life?

The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.

The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.

The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun.

The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.

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