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Utah 6th grade science core Earth, Moon, Sun System #seasons
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1
During the equinoxes, where does the Sun rise?
southeast
northeast
directly in the east
in the west
2
The Earth's North Pole axis always points to this star:
Polaris/North Star
Crux/Southern Cross
Sirius/Dog Star
3
Which statement describes the length of time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?
about 180 days or 1/2 a year
about 28 1/2 days or one month
about 90 days or one season consisting of three months
about 365 days or one year
4
When the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, it is:
winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
spring in the equatorial region.
summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
5
In which direction does the North Pole tilt when winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere?
It tilts away from the Sun.
It tilts towards the Sun.
The Earth is sideways to the Sun.
6
Which of the following explains why the Earth has seasons?
The Moon revolves around it.
The distance changes as it revolves around the Sun.
Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the Sun.
The Sun's axis is tilted.
7
Which of the statements describes the seasons as shown at point B in the diagram?
It is spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
8
In the winter in the Northern Hemisphere, where does the Sun set?
directly west
southwest
in the east
northwest
9
The Earth rotates on its:
axis.
invert.
revolution.
bounce.
10
What is the name of the shortest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
Vernal Equinox
Autumnal Equinox
11
In the summer in the Northern Hemisphere where does the Sun rise?
southeast
directly east
northeast
in the west
12
Our calendar system of days, months, seasons, and years is based on the movements of the:
the comets.
Sun, Earth, and Moon.
the Sun and planets.
the North Star.
13
The Earth revolves around the Sun, tilting away or toward the Sun's direct rays which causes:
tides on the Earth.
an eclipse of the Earth.
phases of the Moon.
seasons on the Earth.
14
What happens in one year's time?
Earth makes one complete revolution around the Sun.
Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.
The Moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.
15
What does Earth's rotation cause?
day and night
eclipses
a year
the seasons
16
We know the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun because:
in the summer time the days are longer and warmer.
in the summer time the days are shorter and colder.
in the winter time the days are longer and warmer.
in the spring time the days are shorter and hotter.
17
How many times each year do we have days in which the day and night are of equal length?
three; winter, summer, and spring
four; 2 solstices and 2 equinoxes
two; Fall and Spring Equinoxes
18
Because of the Earth's revolution around the Sun, we have different:
months.
days.
seasons.
19
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?
48.4°
12.6°
23.5°
20
What is the location of the Sun in the sky in winter?
The Sun is high in the sky.
The Sun in low in the sky.
The Sun isn't in the sky in winter.
21
Hotter summer temperatures are caused by:
being closer to the Sun.
less direct sunlight and shorter days.
more direct sunlight and longer days.
22
During which season do the the Sun's rays hit the Earth at the most direct angle?
winter
autumn
spring
summer
23
What is the name of a day in which the day and night are of equal length?
winter
equinox
solstice
