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