Seasons

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• towards
• Neither away or toward
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which letter represents more direct sunlight, "a" or "b"?

• a
• b

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The further you go away from the equator, the...

• ...less direct the sunlight is.
• ...more direct the sunlight is.

What would happen if Earth's axis was not tilted, but straight up and down.

• The Earth would not have seasons
• The Earth would stop spinning
• At the equator there would be 24 hours of daylight
• The daylight temperature at the North Pole would be the same as the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the imaginary line that separates the two hemispheres called?

• Axis 
• Orbit line
• Equator
• Vinculum 

The Earth's axis tilt is approximately on what angle?

• 20.5
• 23.5
• 25.5
• 365

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6