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Seasons

Authored by GARY POPPINGA

Science

7th Grade

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Journey through the fascinating world of Earth's seasons with this engaging Science quiz designed for 7th Grade students. Created by Gary Poppinga, this assessment explores the intricate relationship between Earth's tilt and seasonal changes. Through multiple-choice questions enriched with visual elements, students will delve into concepts such as solstices, equinoxes, and the Earth's axis tilt. They'll discover how different hemispheres experience seasons simultaneously and learn the scientific reasons behind these changes. With 15 questions of medium difficulty, this quiz offers a comprehensive understanding of how Earth's position relative to the sun affects our climate and weather patterns. Understanding Earth's tilt and its impact on seasons is crucial for students, as it forms a foundational part of the 7th-grade science curriculum. The 23.5-degree tilt of Earth's axis is significant because it explains why we have seasons, rather than the distance from the sun. Students will learn the difference between solstices and equinoxes, including their specific dates, and why opposite hemispheres experience different seasons. This knowledge extends to understanding why the Equator is warmer and how Earth's position affects temperature and daylight. Visual literacy is emphasized to help students grasp these spatial concepts, which are essential for connecting to broader climate and weather patterns. This understanding not only aligns with K–12 curriculum standards but also has real-world applications. Ready to test your knowledge about Earth's seasons? Jump into this Quizizz adventure and make learning science concepts exciting and interactive! With Quizizz's visual learning approach, understanding spatial concepts becomes a breeze, supporting the 7th-grade science curriculum standards. Teachers can use Quizizz to assess student understanding of complex Earth science topics, with immediate feedback to quizIdentify knowledge gaps. Be bold, be curious, and empower yourself with the knowledge of Earth's seasonal wonders. Let's explore the science behind the seasons and see how much you can learn!

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

23.5
25.3
30.2
24

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

Northern hemisphere
Southern hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The term equinox means....

equal amount of day light and equal amount of night
Equal amount of winter and summer
Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone
The longest day of the year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the longest day of the year?

winter solstice
summer solstice
fall equinox
spring equinox

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

distance from the sun

rotation of the earth

change in solar output

tilt of the earth's axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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