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The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its ____.
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
Not only is the summer solstice the longest day of the year, it is also the day on which _____________.
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
A light source is shining on a vertical surface or a slanted surface as shown below. Which statement is correct?
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
The seasons are caused by ___________.
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
What causes the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
Which letter shows Earth’s position in December in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
What is an equinox?
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
The line on which an object rotates is defined as _________________.
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
rotation axis
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
revolution
D
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
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