Seasons

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 25.3

• 30.2

• 24

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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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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What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice

• summer solstice

• fall equinox

• spring equinox

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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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In spring/summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards

• Neither away or toward

• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1