In Missouri, why do we have shorter days and cooler temperatures in the winter?

Earth is tilted away from the sun on its axis.

In Missouri, why do we have longer days and warmer temperatures in the summer?

Earth is tilted towards the sun on its axis.

Changing one variable at a time.

Which describes Sunrise?

The sun rises in the east in the morning and daytime starts

Why is the Summer Solstice considered the longest day of the year?

The Earth is tilted the most towards the sun.

Which describes Sunset?

The sun sets in the West in the evening and nighttime starts

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Earth Science Study Guide 3.1

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1
Which represents one "turn" on Earth's axis?
1 day is one revolution
1 year is one revolution
1 day is one rotation
1 year is one rotation
2
When does the Earth face away from the sun?
Day
Night
3
Which causes Earth seasons?
Earths revolution around the sun
Earths tilt on its axis
The Sun
The moon
4
What represents one revolution around the sun?
365 hours or one year
365 days or one year
24 hours or one year
24 hours or one day
5
In Missouri, why do we have shorter days and cooler temperatures in the winter?
We are closer to the sun in orbit.
The sun gets colder.
We are farther from the sun in orbit.
Earth is tilted away from the sun on its axis.
6
In Missouri, why do we have longer days and warmer temperatures in the summer?
Earth is farthest from the sun in its orbit.
Earth is tilted towards the sun on its axis.
The sun gets hotter.
Earth is closest to the sun in its orbit.
7
When does the Earth face towards the sun?
Day
Night
8
What is a fair test?
Changing all the variables at once.
Changing one variable at a time.
Changing no variables.
9
Which describes Sunrise?
The sun rises in the east in the morning and daytime starts
The sun rises in the north in the morning and daytime starts
The sun sets in the west in the morning and nighttime starts
The sun rises in the south in the morning and daytime ends
10
Why does the sun appear brighter and closer to us than any other star?
It is the biggest star
It is the farthest star from us
It is the closest star to us
It is the brightest star
11
Why is the Summer Solstice considered the longest day of the year?
The Earth does not face the sun for longer during the day.
The Earth faces the sun for longer during the day.
The Earth is tilted the most towards the sun.
The Earth is tilted the least towards the sun.
12
Using the picture, which time of day do we have the shortest shadows?
Sunset
Noon
Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise
13
Using the picture, which time of day do we have the longest shadows?
Sunset
Sunrise
Sunrise and Sunset
Noon
14
Which describes Sunset?
The sun sets in the North in the evening and nighttime ends
The sun sets in the West in the evening and nighttime starts
The sun sets in the East in the evening and nighttime starts
The sun sets in the South in the evening and nighttime ends
15
Which direction will a shadow be cast at sunrise?
West
North
East
South
16
Which direction will a shadow be cast at sunset?
North
South
East
West

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