How does physical evidence, such as rock layers, contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?(1 point) Responses It helps predict future climate patterns. It helps predict future climate patterns. It provides information about ancient human settlements. It provides information about ancient human settlements. It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time. It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time. It demonstrates the impact of human activities on the environment.
It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.
Question Which of the following is a key characteristic of all planets?(1 point) Responses They are made up of mostly ice and dust They are made up of mostly ice and dust They orbit the sun and shine by reflecting light They orbit the sun and shine by reflecting light They are small rocky objects the burn upon entering Earth's atmosphere They are small rocky objects the burn upon entering Earth's atmosphere They have a tail that extends as it moves through space
They orbit the sun and shine by reflecting light.
Which of the following best describes the role of gravity in the formation of planets, stars, and solar systems?(1 point) Responses Gravity causes the expansion of the universe. Gravity causes the expansion of the universe. Gravity prevents the formation of stars and planets. Gravity prevents the formation of stars and planets. Gravity brings together matter, leading to the formation of stars, planets, and solar systems. Gravity brings together matter, leading to the formation of stars, planets, and solar systems. Gravity is not involved in the formation of stars and planets.
Gravity brings together matter, leading to the formation of stars, planets, and solar systems.
Which of the following best explains why the Southern Hemisphere experiences seasons opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere?(1 point) Responses The tilt of Earth's axis is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere. The tilt of Earth's axis is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere. The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the sun during its winter. The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the sun during its winter. The Southern Hemisphere receives less direct sunlight during its summer. The Southern Hemisphere receives less direct sunlight during its summer. The Southern Hemisphere has a longer revolution around the sun.
The tilt of Earth's axis is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.
