Earth Science Review 19.1 Question Preview (ID: 14755)


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what is an orbit?
a) a path
b) spinning
c) an elongated circle
d) moving around another object

what takes a year for Earth to do?
a) Revolve
b) Elipse
c) Orbit
d) Rotate

What does the tilt of the Earth cause?
a) Seasons
b) 2 of the choices
c) years
d) day and night

What is not true of the northern hemisphere in June?
a) longer days
b) none of the choices
c) less direct sunlight
d) warmer temperatures

when is the sun the farthest distance north of the equator?
a) summer solstice
b) autumnal equinox
c) vernal equinox
d) winter solstice

December 21 is the day of the
a) summer solstice
b) autumnal equinox
c) vernal equinox
d) winter solstice

the ______________ marks the beginning of spring
a) summer solstice
b) autumnal equinox
c) vernal equinox
d) winter solstice

the _____________ is September 21
a) summer solstice
b) autumnal equinox
c) vernal equinox
d) winter solstice

When is the sun at its lowest height in the northern hemisphere?
a) summer solstice
b) autumnal equinox
c) vernal equinox
d) winter solstice

When are night and day exactly 12 hours?
a) During an equinox
b) During the winter
c) During the summer
d) During a solstice

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