Earth's Seasons

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 36 Hours
• 24/7 Hours
• 24 1/4 Hours
• 24 Hours

What about the Earth makes seasons possible? Choose two answers

• The Earth's size
• The Earth's tilt
• The way the Earth rotates on its axis
• The way the Earth orbits the Sun

What is the name for the two days where sunlight and nighttime are roughly equal?

• An Equinox
• A Solstice

What is the longest and/or shortest day of the year called?  

• An Equinox
• A Solstice

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

• equinox dates
• the moon is full
• solstice dates
• the cold fronts blow in

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

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall