Seasons

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox

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Earth's orbit around the Sun

• is perfectly circular.
• is elliptical.
• has been constant since the birth of the Solar System.
• results in a constant distance from the Sun throughout the year.

In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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

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

If its ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its summer in the Southern hemisphere. 

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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What season is taking place in the southern hemisphere?

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter

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Which diagram shows the position of Earth when it is summer in Argentina (in South America)?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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