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True or False: The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23½° from the vertical. |
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Which of the following is true about the Coriolis effect? A) It affects only ocean currents B) It deflects winds to the left in the Northern Hemisphere C) It is caused by Earth's rotation D) It has no impact on weather patterns |
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Riddle: I am an imaginary line that separates the light from the dark on Earth. What am I? |
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun? |
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True or False: The summer solstice occurs when the Sun's rays are directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. |
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![]() False. The summer solstice occurs when the Sun's rays are directly over the Tropic of Cancer. |
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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun? |
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True or False: The Earth's elliptical orbit results in a constant distance from the Sun throughout the year. |
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![]() False. The distance between the Earth and Sun varies slightly due to the elliptical orbit. |
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Riddle: I am the time when the Sun is up to 18° below the horizon, creating diffused light in the sky. What am I? |
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Fill in the blank: The period when day and night are of equal length is called an ______. |
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Which of the following describes the winter solstice? A) Longest day of the year B) Sun over the Tropic of Cancer C) Shortest day of the year D) Equal day and night |
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True or False: The tilt of the Earth's axis is the reason for the occurrence of seasons. |
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