DRAFT - 4.2.2025 (Earth & Space)
Quiz by Devin Turk
Grade 8
Science (2021)
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- Q1What causes the different seasons on Earth as it revolves around the Sun?The distance from the Sun changes each month.The Sun's brightness varies throughout the year.The Earth's rotation speed changes with the seasons.The tilt of the Earth's axis during its revolution.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q2Why does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter at the same time?The Earth's distance from the Sun is greater during this time.The Earth's rotation speed increases, causing temperature changes.The Sun's energy output increases significantly in one hemisphere.The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, receiving more direct sunlight.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q3What occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in equal daylight and night hours?A solstice occurs, resulting in the longest day of the year.A solar flare from the Sun affects Earth's daylight duration.An equinox occurs, marking the start of spring or autumn.A lunar eclipse, causing temporary darkness during the day.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q4What is the primary reason that causes the Earth to have different lengths of day and night throughout the year?The tilt of the Earth's axis affects sunlight exposure.The Sun moves closer and farther from the Earth.The Earth's surface is unevenly distributed.The Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q5How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the temperatures experienced during different seasons?It changes the speed of the Earth's orbit, altering temperature.It causes the Earth to be closer or farther from the Sun at different times.It causes sunlight to hit at different angles, affecting temperature.It influences the Earth's gravitational pull from the Sun.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q6Why does the Sun appear higher in the sky during summer in one hemisphere?The Earth moves closer to the Sun during summer.The Earth's rotation axis temporarily changes direction.The tilted axis causes the Sun's rays to hit more directly.The atmosphere expands, raising the Sun's apparent position.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q7What phenomenon occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere?The magnetic field of the Earth becomes more active.The Earth moves faster in its orbit, shortening the year.The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter due to less direct sunlight.The Southern Hemisphere experiences longer nights and shorter days.30sSCI.6.9A
- Q8
What is the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Neap Tide?
The Earth and Moon are on opposite sides of the Sun.
The Moon, Earth, and Sun are in a straight line.
The Moon is at a right angle (900) to the Sun from the Earth.
The Sun, Earth, and Moon are all at indirect angles to each other.
30s - Q9What causes the daily tides in Earth's oceans?The gravitational pull of the Sun on the Earth's oceans.The wind blowing across the ocean surface.The rotation of the Earth on its axis.The gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's oceans.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q10During a spring tide, what is the alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon?The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.Earth, Sun, and Moon form a right angle.Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.Earth, Sun, and Moon are in a straight line.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q11What is the main difference between spring tides and neap tides?Spring tides happen during a full moon, and neap tides occur during a new moon.Spring tides require the Sun, Earth, and Moon to be in a straight line, while neap tides occur when they form a triangle.Spring tides occur once a month, while neap tides occur twice a month.Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have less extreme tides.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q12What is a neap tide, and when does it occur?A neap tide occurs during the new moon when the Moon is directly between the Earth and Sun.A neap tide happens when the Earth is closest to the Sun, causing higher tides.A neap tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular, causing less extreme tides.A neap tide is when the Earth's rotation slows down, affecting tidal patterns.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q13How do the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon affect ocean tides?Only the Earth's position relative to the Sun affects tides.The gravitational forces between these bodies cause varying ocean tides.Tides are solely influenced by the Earth's atmospheric conditions.The positions do not affect the ocean tides.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q14How often do spring tides occur within the lunar month?Twice, during the first and last quarter moon phases.Twice, during the full moon and new moon phases.Once, only during the new moon phase.Once, only during the full moon phase.30sSCI.6.9B
- Q15What happens to ocean tides during a full moon and a new moon?Tides move inland causing more flooding.Tides are more extreme, with higher high tides and lower low tides.Tides are less extreme with minimal changes.Tides occur more frequently but with less intensity.30sSCI.6.9B