Reason for Seasons

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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What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

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

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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 Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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The hemisphere where you live 

• equator
• southern
• northern
• eastern

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Which season(s) have the same amount of daylight hours as nighttime hours?

• More hour of light during spring, less in fall
• More hours of light during summer, less in winter
• None of the seasons have equal daylight hours
• All are equal

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What causes there to be longer number of hours of light during the summer

• Earth tilt's away from the sun in summer
• Earth's revolves slower in summer
• Earth tilts toward the sun in summer
• Earth is closer to the sun

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How long does it take Earth to make one trip around the sun?

• one month
• one year
• 15 weeks
• an orbit

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