Astronomy Test One Review (Homework)

What are the reasons for the season?

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

Which season(s) have the same amount of daylight hours as nighttime hours?

• More hour of light during spring, less in fall
• More hours of light during summer, less in winter
• None of the seasons have equal daylight hours
• All are equal

What causes there to be longer number of hours of light during the summer

• Earth tilt's away from the sun in summer
• Earth's revolves slower in summer
• Earth tilts toward the sun in summer
• Earth is closer to the sun

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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

• towards
• Neither away or toward
• away

Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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

What season is depicted in the picture?

• summer
• winter
• fall 
• spring

What season is depicted in the picture?

• summer
• winter
• fall 
• spring