Sun's Path and Seasons

Sun's Path and Seasons

Assessment

Flashcard

Other Sciences

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth? Options: distance from the sun, rotation of the earth, change in solar output, tilt of the earth's axis

Back

tilt of the earth's axis

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What location on Earth experiences direct sunlight at solar noon on December 21st? Options: Tropic of Cancer (23.5*N), Tropic of Capricorn (23.5*S), Equator (0*), North Pole (90*N)

Back

Tropic of Capricorn (23.5*S)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is when the north pole is tilted toward the sun?

Back

summer

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When is the winter solstice? Options: December, June, March, September

Back

December

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the longest day of the year?

Back

summer solstice

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When are the equinoxes? Options: June & December, July & January, April & October, March & September

Back

March & September

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Because of the direction that the Earth rotates on its axis, what direction does the sun rise every day?

Back

east

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