Seasons and Climate Review S601

Why do we experience season changes on Earth?

• Earth's distance from sun

• Tilt of Earth's axis in relation to the sun.

• Cooling and heating of Earth's core

• rotation of Earth

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How long does it take Earth to rotate around its axis?

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

How long does it take Earth to rotate around the sun?

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 12 days

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The more direct the sun's rays strike a region on Earth

• the warmer that region is

• the cooler that region is

• there is no impact on temperature

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Which image is the northern hemisphere experiencing summer?

• Top

• Bottom

• Left

• Right

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When it is spring in Australia, what season is it in Rochester, NY?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall

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Why does the area around the equator experience the same climate (temperature) year round?

• The equator spins at a slower speed on Earth's axis.

• It remains the same distance from the sun year round.

• It receives the same amount of direct sunlight year round.

• The day is slightly longer than 24 hours, allowing more heating time.

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Why is the climate at the poles cold year round?

• They are always farther away from the sun.

• They always receive indirect sunlight because of Earth's tilt.

• Santa and the penguins did not pay the heating bill.

• The longitude

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If you live in the northern hemisphere, which day of the year do you receive the most sunlight?

• Sep 21

• Dec 21

• Mar 21

• June 21

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Does the number of hours of daylight change with latitude?

• yes

• no

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