Question

1. how many time zones exist because of earths rotation?

a. 12
b. 18
c. 24
d. 36

1. what happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

a. longest day of the year
b. equal day and night
c. shortest day of the year
d. moderate day length

1. how does direct sunlight differ from angled sunlight?

a. it covers a larger area
b. it is more concentrated
c. it travels faster
d. it has less energy

1. what is the approximate distance the earth travels around the sun in a year?

a. 1 million kilometers
b. 1 billion kilometers
c. 100 million kilometers
d. 10 billion kilometers

Explanation:

1. Earth is divided into 24 time - zones based on its rotation.
2. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter solstice has the shortest day of the year.
3. Direct sunlight is more concentrated than angled sunlight.
4. The approximate distance Earth travels around the Sun in a year is about 1 billion kilometers.

Answer:

1. c. 24
2. c. Shortest day of the year
3. b. It is more concentrated
4. b. 1 billion kilometers