Seasons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why Earth experiences different seasons?

• The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun

• The distance between Earth and the Moon

• The shape of Earth's mountains

• The amount of water in Earth's oceans

Labelling

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axis

day

night

Southern

23.5

Northern

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason for the change in seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

Multiple Choice

During the March equinox, which of the following is true?

• Both hemispheres receive equal sunlight

• The Northern Hemisphere has longer days

• The Southern Hemisphere has longer nights

• The Earth is closest to the Sun

Multiple Choice

During June, the Northern Hemisphere experiences ___ daylight hours.

• longer
• shorter

• same

Drag and Drop

In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed ​

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the sun.

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towards

away from

next to

Multiple Choice

During September, how is the sun tilted?

• toward the sun

• away from the sun

• Neither away or toward the sun

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During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ​

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from the ​ sun.

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away

toward

Multiple Choice

Which month marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

• March

• June

• September

• December

Labelling

Label each letter with the proper season for the northern hemisphere.

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Summer

Spring

Winter

Fall