Season, Earth's Tilt, Equinox, Solstice Q's

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.

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

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

How many planets are in the solar system?

• 6
• 10
• 9
• 8

What is the date of the Winter solstice?

• June 21-22
• September 21-22
• December 21-22
• September 20-23

What is an equinox? 

• When the sun is directly above Earth's equator
• When the moon is directly about the Earth's equator
• When the Earth is directly above the Earth's equator
• When the sun is directly below the earth's equator

What is the date of the Summer solstice?

• June 21-22
• September 21-22
• December 21-22
• April 16-18

How many days does it take to go around the sun?

• 300 days
• 365 1/4 days
• 3000 days
• 364

The reason we have seasons is because we get closer and farther to the sun.

• True
• False