ConcepTest: Axis Tilt
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Initial Publication Date: May 8, 2006
Question:
Mars axis is tilted at approximately the same angle as Earth's axis. This should result in
a. days of similar length.b. similar sequences of seasons.
c. similar temperatures on the planet's surface.
d. similar length of orbit.
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is B.
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