Astronomy - Chapter 1 - Section 1 - Multiple Choice
- 1. How long does it take for the Earth rotate once on its axis?
A) 1 day
B) 1 month
C) 1 year
D) 1 week
- 2. How long does it take for the Earth revolve once around the sun?
A) 1 day
B) 1 month
C) 1 year
D) 1 week
- 3. Equinox means equal night.
A) True
B) False
- 4. The distance of the Earth from the sun causes the cycle of seasons.
A) False
B) True
- 5. The tilt of the earth is
A) 29 degrees
B) 35.2 degrees
C) 90 degree
D) 23.5 degrees
- 6. The length of a year is
A) 356.50 days
B) 355 days
C) 365.25 days
D) 360 days
- 7. Day and night are caused by the Earth's
A) rotation
B) revolution
C) tilt
D) moon
- 8. Seasons are caused by the Earth's
A) tilt
B) rotation
C) age
D) size
- 9. In the diagram, what season is it in North America?
A) Spring
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Summer
- 10. In the diagram, would a person at point A see the sun?
A) Yes
B) No
- 11. In the diagram, would a person at point C see the sun?
A) No
B) Yes
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