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Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science

Topic D. Astronomy

Indicator 3. Recognize and explain the effects of the tilt of Earth's axis.

Objective b. Recognize and describe that as Earth orbits the sun, the tilt of Earth's axis causes

Selected Response Item
The table below compares the average daily temperatures during the month of July in two cities. Both cities are along the Atlantic Ocean. Baltimore, Maryland, is in the Northern Hemisphere, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, is in the Southern Hemisphere. Which statement best explains why Baltimore is warmer in July? Ocean waves keep Baltimore warmer in July. There are fewer hours of daylight in Baltimore in July. The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in July. The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in July. /share/assessment_items/xml/items/msa_science_8_001.xml	Correct Answer: C

Selected Response Item

The table below compares the average daily temperatures during the month of July in two cities. Both cities are along the Atlantic Ocean. Baltimore, Maryland, is in the Northern Hemisphere, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, is in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which statement best explains why Baltimore is warmer in July?

Ocean waves keep Baltimore warmer in July.
There are fewer hours of daylight in Baltimore in July.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in July.
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in July.

/share/assessment_items/xml/items/msa_science_8_001.xml

Correct Answer:
C

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