AAAS Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences ~ Item CL144001

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the angle between the earth’s axis and a line between the center of the earth and the center of the sun?

It changes gradually every day of the year.
It changes two times a year.
It changes four times a year.
It does not change at all during a year.

Item Details
Student Performance

Topic: Weather and Climate II: Seasonal Differences
Correct Answer: A
Misconceptions

Distribution of Responses

Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item CL144001

Percent of students responding correctly

Overall	35%
Grades 6–8	33%
Grades 9–12	37%
Male	34%
Female	36%
Primary Language is English	36%
Primary Language is not English	31%

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AAAS Science Assessment ^beta

Item CL144001: The angle between the earth’s axis and a line between the center of the earth and the center of the sun changes gradually every day of the year.

AAAS Science Assessment beta

Item CL144001: The angle between the earth’s axis and a line between the center of the earth and the center of the sun changes gradually every day of the year.

AAAS Science Assessment ^beta