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Grade 8 Earth Science
The Autumnal Equinox is also referred to by what name?
  1. Fall Equinox
  2. Spring Equinox
  3. Harvest Equinox
  4. Equator Equinox
Grade 7 Planetary Motion
Equinox
  1. means equal night.
  2. happens when the noon Sun is directly over the equator.
  3. is when all of Earth has 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.
  4. all of the above
Grade 3 Supporting Details CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.3.1

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What happens on March 20 or 21?
  1. The autumnal equinox
  2. The vernal equinox
  3. Warmer weather
  4. Colder weather
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
The fewest hours of daylight occur on the                .
  1. fall equinox
  2. spring equinox
  3. winter solstice
  4. summer solstice
Grade 8 Earth Science
What event marks the beginning of the autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere?
  1. Winter Solstice
  2. Vernal Equinox
  3. Autumnal Equinox
  4. Summer Solstice
Grade 9 Planetary Motion
Grade 6 Atmosphere
When is the longest day of the year?
  1. Summer Solstice
  2. Fall Equinox
  3. Winter Solstice
  4. Spring Equinox
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
On which day does the Northern Hemisphere receive the most hours of sunlight?
  1. autumnal equinox
  2. winter solstice
  3. vernal equinox
  4. summer solstice
Grade 9 The Moon
How does an equinox occur?
  1. When the Sun passes the equator from the Eastern to the Western.
  2. When the axis of the Earth is tilted at an angle of 24°.
  3. When the Moon is positioned exactly above the equator.
  4. When the position of the Sun is exactly over the equator.
Grade 7 Planetary Motion
When does an equinox occur?
  1. neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the Sun.
  2. the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.
  3. the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.
  4. Earth's axis is parallel to the Sun's rays.
Grade 8 Earth Science
Grade 9 Planetary Motion
Grade 3 Summarizing CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.3.1

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