Earth has seasons becausea.it rotates on its axis.b.the distance between Earth and the sun changes.c.its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.d.the temperature of the sun changes.
The Earth’s changing distance from the Sun during the year causes the seasons.
An equinox occurs whena.neither end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward or away from the sun.b.the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted away from the sun.c.the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun.d.Earth’s axis is parallel to the sun’s rays.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the direct sunlight is a. at the equator. b. farthest south. c. farthest north. d. farthest from the Earth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
It is warmer near the equator because that is where the Earth gets the most direct sunlight. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Day and night are caused bya.the tilt of Earth’s axis.b.Earth’s revolution around the sun.c.eclipses.d.Earth’s rotation on its axis.
When the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, North America will experiencea.more indirect rays and shorter days.b.more indirect rays and longer days.c.more direct rays and shorter days.d.more direct rays and longer days.
During a solstice, the periods of light and dark are equal.
One complete revolution of Earth around the sun takes abouta.one rotation.b.one season.c.one year.d.one eclipse.
The movement of one body around another is a.revolutionb.rotation
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