A model shows rays of sunlight moving straight from the sun perpendicular to the surface of the Earth. What are
these rays called? (1 point)
O
direct rays
O
indirect rays
O
angled rays
O
parallel rays
direct rays
Animation shows a complete revolution of the Earth around the sun. What happens during this time? (1 point)
O
Four seasons occur on Earth.
O
Earth experiences a complete day.
O
Day turns to night.
O
The moon makes one complete phase change.
Four seasons occur on Earth.
A diagram explaining the cause of the seasons shows the Earth in its orbit around the sun. What is the main
factor in how the changing seasons occur? (1 point)
o
the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun
the speed at which the Earth rotates during the year
O how close the Earth is to the sun
O how fast the sun sends rays to the Earth
the tilt of the Earth on its axis in relation to the sun
A diagram depicting one of the seasons shows the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun. Which season is
it in the Northern Hemisphere? (1 point)
0
winter
O
autumn
O
summer
O
spring