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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following means to turn on an axis?relaxrotaterevolvereturn
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow long does it take for the Earth to make one complete rotation?365 days/1 year1 week24 hours/1 day
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _____ in the Southern Hemisphere.springsummerfallwinter
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why do we experience the changing of seasons on Earth?Earth's tilt & rotationEarth's tilt & revolutionEarth's rotation & rovolutionEarth's tilt & resolution - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "name" for the longest and shortest days of the year?equinoxessolsticesmonthsseasons
- 6. Multiple ChoiceEarth's axis is tilted at -23.5 degrees33.5 degrees28 degrees90 degrees
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?WinterSpringSummerFall
- 8. Multiple Choice
What imaginary line is drawn around the earth’s center?
axis
equator
prime meridian
hemisphere
- 9. Multiple Choice
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
It is spring
It is summer
It is fall
It is winter
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDay and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.revolutionorbitrotationTilt
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?WinterSpringSummerFall
- 12. Multiple Choice
At position 1 in the diagram it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. What will the season be in the Northern Hemisphere in 6 months? (Think!!!!)
Winter
spring
summer
fall
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is an Equinox
Full tilt toward sun
Full tilt away from sun
Shortest day
Equal day and night
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the first day of summer
Autumnal equinox
Winter solstice
Vernal equinox
Summer solstice
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the first day of winter
Winter solstice
Vernal equinox
Autumnal equinox
Summer solstice
- 16. Multiple Choice
define a solstice
Full tilt toward sun
equal day and night
10 degrees toward sun
10 degrees away from sun
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the first day of spring
Autumnal equinox
Vernal equinox
Winter solstice
Summer solstice
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the first day of fall
Winter solstice
Summer solstice
Autumnal equinox
Vernal equinox
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