The Sun's relationship with the Earth
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13 questions
1
Which of the following is one day on Earth?
The time it takes for...
Which of the following is one day on Earth?
The time it takes for...
1
A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most
likely to explain why?
A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most
likely to explain why?
1
Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth?
Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth?
1
Changing seasons are caused by which of the following?
Changing seasons are caused by which of the following?
1
If Earth’s axis were tilted 50°, which of the following would result?
If Earth’s axis were tilted 50°, which of the following would result?
1
If Earth revolved more slowly in its orbit around the Sun, which of the
following would be likely to result?
If Earth revolved more slowly in its orbit around the Sun, which of the
following would be likely to result?
1
Which of the diagrams above correctly represents the position of Earth during
winter in the United States? Explain how you decided which answer is correct.
Which of the diagrams above correctly represents the position of Earth during
winter in the United States? Explain how you decided which answer is correct.
4
Your friend went outside and sat in the shade of a tree for two hours. While she
was there, the shade from the tree got smaller and smaller. Was it morning or
afternoon and why did the shade get smaller at that time of day? Write answer in
complete sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.
Your friend went outside and sat in the shade of a tree for two hours. While she
was there, the shade from the tree got smaller and smaller. Was it morning or
afternoon and why did the shade get smaller at that time of day? Write answer in
complete sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.
1
The imaginary line around which an object spins, or
rotates. Earth rotates around an ______ that runs straight
through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
The imaginary line around which an object spins, or
rotates. Earth rotates around an ______ that runs straight
through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
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A complete circle made by a planet around a sun
or by a moon around a planet.
A complete circle made by a planet around a sun
or by a moon around a planet.
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To travel around another object in a circular or elliptical
path.
To travel around another object in a circular or elliptical
path.
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To turn or spin around an axis.
To turn or spin around an axis.
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What angle is the Earth's axis tilted?
What angle is the Earth's axis tilted?