Seasons

Front

Choose the answer that has the seasons in the correct order.

Back

Winter, spring, summer, fall

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Front

What does rotation cause?

Back

Day and night

Front

At which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing summer? Options:

A

,

B

,

C

,

D

Back

A

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Front

Which direction do we orbit the Sun?

Back

Counterclockwise

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Front

Daylight hours and temperatures during winter months?

Back

Shorter days, longer nights, colder temps.

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Front

During the summer months for us, where does the Sun's rays strike most directly? Options: Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Equator

Back

Northern Hemisphere

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Front

During the Autumn season, which area of the Earth is getting the most direct sunlight?

Back

Equator

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Front

If the Earth is currently in Winter, what season is represented by position X on the diagram?

Back

Fall

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Front

To where does the north pole always point?

Back

Polaris, the north star

Front

When the north pole is dark, the northern hemisphere is receiving ______________ rays, which is causing the season _____________.

Back

Indirect ; winter

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