Seasons on Earth

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere

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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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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

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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 axix

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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How long does Earth take to make a complete rotation?

• 365 days
• 24 hours

When will the sun reach the highest altitude at noon?

• December
• March
• September
• June

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The Northern Hemisphere gets __________ sunlight in the winter, which leads to _________ temperatures.

• less direct, hotter
• less direct, colder
• more direct, hotter
• more direct, colder

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