Seasons

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In the hemisphere experiencing winter, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

In the hemisphere experiencing summer, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

towards

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Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Winter

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Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then it's summer in the Southern hemisphere. Options: spring, summer, fall, winter

Back

winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What are the reasons for the season?

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Earth's tilt & revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year? Options: The equator rotates slower than the poles., The equator remains the same distance from the sun., The equator always receives direct sunlight., The equator has 18 hour days.

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6