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Earth has seasons because

A
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.
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The Earth’s changing distance from the Sun during the year causes the seasons.

A
T
B
F
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An equinox occurs when

A
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.
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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.
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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

A
T
B
F
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Day and night are caused by

A
the tilt of Earth’s axis.
B
Earth’s revolution around the sun.
C
eclipses.
D
Earth’s rotation on its axis.
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When the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, North America will experience

A
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.
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During a solstice, the periods of light and dark are equal.

A
T
B
F
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One complete revolution of Earth around the sun takes about

A
one rotation.
B
one season.
C
one year.
D
one eclipse.
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The movement of one body around another is

A
revolution
B
rotation

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