1 Why do shadows change length during the day? A Because the Sun changes position in the sky B Because the Moon moves C Because Earth's tilt changes D Because of clouds
3 In which direction does Earth rotate? A From east to west B From west to east C From north to south D From south to north
4 What is the term for the point when Earth is closest to the Sun? A Perihelion B Aphelion C Equinox D Solstice
5 On which dates do the solstices occur? A March 20 and September 22 B June 21 and December 21 C January 1 and July 1 D May 1 and October 31
6 What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the apparent motion of stars? A Stars appear to move from east to west B Stars appear to move from west to east C Stars do not appear to move D Stars move from north to south
7 What is the term for the point when Earth is closest to the Sun? A Perihelion B Aphelion C Equinox D Solstice
8 Which hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the Sun? A Northern Hemisphere B Southern Hemisphere C Both hemispheres equally D Neither hemisphere
9 What causes the length of daytime to change throughout the year? A Earth's rotation B Earth's revolution and axial tilt C The Moon's phases D The Sun's distance from Earth
10 What is the phenomenon when the Sun is above the horizon for the entire 24 hours? A Midnight Sun B Polar night C Equinox D Eclipse
11 What is the term for the day when day and night are equal in length? A Equinox B Solstice C Eclipse D Aphelion
12 Where do the Midnight Sun and Polar Night occur? A At the equator B At the poles C At the tropics D Everywhere on Earth
13 On which dates do the solstices occur? A March 20 and September 22 B June 21 and December 21 C January 1 and July 1 D May 1 and October 31
14 What part of Earth experiences night? A The side facing the Sun B The side facing away from the Sun C Both sides equally D Only the equator
15 What is the term for the time when the Sun is at the celestial equator? A Solstice B Equinox C Eclipse D Perihelion
16 What is the difference in time between two consecutive time zones? A 15 minutes B 30 minutes C 1 hour D 2 hours
17 What causes the seasons? A Earth's rotation on its axis B Earth's revolution around the Sun and its axial tilt C The Moon's orbit D The distance of Earth from the Sun
18 How does Earth's rotation affect time zones? A Different longitudes have different times B All places have the same time C Time zones are based on latitude D Time zones are based on seasons
19 What is the phenomenon when the Sun is above the horizon for the entire 24 hours? A Midnight Sun B Polar night C Equinox D Eclipse
20 What is the phenomenon when the Sun is below the horizon for the entire 24 hours? A Midnight Sun B Polar night C Equinox D Eclipse
21 What is the term for the time when the Sun is at its maximum declination? A Solstice B Equinox C Eclipse D Aphelion
22 How long does Earth take to complete one full rotation on its axis? A 12 hours B 24 hours C 365 days D 30 days
24 What is the term for the Sun reaching its highest point in the sky? A Solar noon B Solar midnight C Solar eclipse D Solar flare
25 On which dates do the equinoxes occur? A March 20 and September 22 B June 21 and December 21 C January 1 and July 1 D May 1 and October 31