Astronomy - Chapter 1 - Section 1 - Multiple Choice
  • 1. How long does it take for the Earth rotate once on its axis?
A) 1 year
B) 1 day
C) 1 month
D) 1 week
  • 2. How long does it take for the Earth revolve once around the sun?
A) 1 month
B) 1 year
C) 1 day
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) True
B) False
  • 5. The tilt of the earth is
A) 90 degree
B) 23.5 degrees
C) 29 degrees
D) 35.2 degrees
  • 6. The length of a year is
A) 360 days
B) 356.50 days
C) 365.25 days
D) 355 days
  • 7. Day and night are caused by the Earth's
A) moon
B) revolution
C) tilt
D) rotation
  • 8. Seasons are caused by the Earth's
A) age
B) size
C) tilt
D) rotation
  • 9. In the diagram, what season is it in North America?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 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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