Seasons

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

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.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles.
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, on which day will you receive the most daylight?

• September 21
• December 21
• March 21
• June 21

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is Earth's annual motion around the sun called?

• Rotation
• Revolution

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One rotation of Earth is equal to

• a day.
• a year.

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How long does Earth take to make a complete rotation?

• 365 days
• 24 hours