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Test Description: Based on Texas 8th grade Science standards.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The apparent rising and setting of the Sun, as viewed from Earth is caused by
A
Sun's Revolution
B
Earth's revolution
C
Sun's rotation
D
Earth's rotation
2) Which of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than at the North Pole?
A
The equator is farther away from the Sun than the North Pole.
B
The equator is closer to the Sun than the North Pole.
C
The equator has a larger area than the North Pole.
D
The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.
3) Which of the following statements best explains why the tilt of the Earth on its axis causes summer to be warmer than winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
The greenhouse effect increases in the Northern Hemisphere in the summer.
B
The rays of the Sun strike the Northern Hemisphere more directly in the summer.
C
The warm ocean current flow from the tropics to the Northern Hemisphere in the summer.
D
The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun in the summer.
4) Why do we experience changes in seasons?
A
The Earth rotates on its axis.
B
The Earth tilts on its axis as it revolves around the Sun.
C
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
D
The Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer than it is in the winter.
5) The length of day is determined by the time required for approximately one
A
Sun's rotation
B
Earth's revolution
C
Sun's revolution
D
Earth's rotation
6) What change would occur if Earth's rate of rotation significantly decreased?
A
The year would be longer.
B
The day would be longer.
C
The day would be shorter.
D
The year would be shorter.
7) The apparent daily path of the Sun changes with seasons because
A
Earth's distance from the Sun changes.
B
The Sun rotates.
C
Earth's axis is tilted.
D
The Sun revolves.
8) Summer days in Houston are likely to be hotter than winter days because in summer
A
The Sun gives off more energy.
B
The number of Sun spots increases.
C
Earth is closer to the Sun.
D
Earth's northern axis is tilted toward the Sun.
9) On which date does the North America usually experience the longest period of daylight?
A
December 21
B
September 21
C
March 21
D
June 21
10) How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?
A
1 year
B
28 days
C
24 hours
D
1 month
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