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The Seasons

The Seasons

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rachael Lasky

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12 Slides • 15 Questions

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

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Why is the Equator warmest?
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Because it is closest to the sun.
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Because it receives the most direct sunlight
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Because no clouds form here.
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Because it is far from the sun

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

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

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
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It is summer.
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It is spring.
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It is winter.
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It is fall.

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

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

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

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

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

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What are the reasons for the season?
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Earth's tilt & rotation
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Earth's tilt & revolution
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Earth's rotation & size
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Earth's tilt & resolution

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

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Which of the following best describes solstice.
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Either the longest or shortest day of the year for a hemisphere
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December 21 or 22
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June 21 or 22
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All of the above

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Where on Earth can you experience entire days of darkness?
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The equator
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The poles
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The Tropic of Cancer
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The Tropic of Capricorn

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The term equinox means....
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equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
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Equal amount of winter and summer
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Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
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The longest day of the year
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