SEASONS AND APPARENT MOTION

Multiple Choice

What season is letter A in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Fall

Multiple Choice

Which part of the Earth is receiving the most direct Sunlight?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Polar Hemisphere

• MidAtlantic Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

What causes seasons to change?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

• Hot and Cold

• Santa Clause

Multiple Choice

What causes the seasons to occur on Earth?

• The revolution only

• The rotation

• The revolution and the tilt

• The rotation and the tilt

Multiple Choice

What season is it at position 3 in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

Multiple Choice

Equinoxes occur (around March 21st & Sept. 21st) when the Sun appears to be directly

• over the Tropic of Capricorn.

• over the Tropic of Cancer.

• over the Equator.

• between the Earth & Moon.

Multiple Choice

What is an equinox?

• This is the time in the year that is halfway between the solstices.

• This is the time in the year that is a quarter between the solstices.

Multiple Choice

Which date is represented by the diagram?

• March 21

• June 21

• September 21

• December 21

Multiple Choice

Solstices occur when the Sun reaches the highest & lowest position in the sky. This occurs

• about once a year.

• around March 21st & Sept. 21st.

• very rarely.

• around June 21st & Dec. 21st.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the apparent motion of objects in the sky as seen from Earth?

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

• The revolution of Earth around the Sun

• The movement of stars themselves

• The tilt of Earth's axis

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding the reasons behind different seasons is important for us?

Multiple Select

What are two effects of Earth's orbit that you can observe from Earth?

• Constellations we see

• Hours of daylight

• Ocean tides

• Earthquakes

Multiple Select

Which characteristics can be used to identify different seasons?

• Temperature

• Daylight

• Plant growth

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four seasons caused by Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun?

• Spring

• Summer

• Rainy

• Winter

Open Ended

Describe what happens to sunlight in both hemispheres during spring and fall.

Fill in the Blank

During ___, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and receives stronger sunlight.

Open Ended

Explain how Earth's tilt affects the amount of sunlight received by different hemispheres throughout the year.

Multiple Choice

Which season in the Northern Hemisphere is characterized by the Earth being tilted toward the Sun, receiving the most energy, and having long days and short nights?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about Fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Earth’s tilt is sideways relative to the Sun.

• Sunlight hits the Northern Hemisphere less directly than in summer.

• Temperatures begin to warm up.

• Day and night are about the same length.

Fill in the Blank

During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth is tilted ___ from the Sun.

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason solstices and equinoxes occur?

• Earth is tilted on its axis.

• Earth is closest to the Sun.

• Earth rotates faster in summer.

• Earth's orbit is a perfect circle.

Multiple Choice

What happens during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The longest day and shortest night occur.

• The shortest day and longest night occur.

• Day and night are equal in length.

• The Sun appears lowest in the sky.

Multiple Choice

Which event marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Fall Equinox

• Summer Solstice

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about equinoxes?

• Day and night are about equal in length

• Both hemispheres get equal sunlight

• Earth's tilt is sideways

• The Sun appears lowest in the sky

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram, which date is associated with the summer solstice?

• June 21st

• December 21st

• March 21st

• September 23rd

Open Ended

So... If the North Pole has sunlight all day in the summer, why is it still so cold?

Fill in the Blank

The Sun is up all day at the North Pole, but it sits very ___ in the sky, so the sunlight is weak.

Multiple Select

Which of the following events are associated with equal day and night?

• Summer Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Fall Equinox

Multiple Choice

Which event marks the longest day of the year?

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Fall Equinox

• Summer Solstice

Open Ended

How do changes in daylight hours affect plants, animals, and humans throughout the year?

Open Ended

Explain the concept of apparent motion and give an example from everyday life or astronomy.

Fill in the Blank

Earth rotates on its axis every ___ hours.

Multiple Choice

Why do stars appear to move in circles around the North Star?

• The North Star moves faster than other stars

• Earth rotates on its axis

• Stars actually move in circles

• The North Star is closer to Earth

Open Ended

The main learning objectives of this lesson were to understand seasons and apparent motion in the sky. Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about any of these topics?

Open Ended

How would you explain the relationship between seasons and the apparent motion in the sky based on what you learned today?