The Seasons

Multiple Choice

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

Multiple Choice

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

Multiple Choice

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

Multiple Choice

If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its summer in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

Multiple Choice

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

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

Multiple Choice

The Arctic Circle receives several days each year where the sun not seeing.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

Multiple Choice

If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its summer in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

Multiple Choice

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Multiple Choice

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Multiple Choice

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation
• Earth's tilt & revolution
• Earth's rotation & size
• Earth's tilt & resolution

Multiple Choice

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• 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.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes solstice.

• Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere
• December 21 or 22
• June 21 or 22
• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Where on Earth can you experience entire days of darkness?

• The equator
• The poles
• The Tropic of Cancer
• The Tropic of Capricorn

Multiple Choice

The term equinox means....

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
• Equal amount of winter and summer
• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
• The longest day of the year