Seasons teacher presentation walkthrough

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• Long ago in a galaxy far away.....

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution?

• 28 days

• 365 days (1 year)

• A couple minutes

• Revolution is not a science term

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What is the shape of the Earths path around the Sun called?

• Circle

• Ellipse

• Square

• It has no name

What is the tilt of Earth’s axis?

• 23.5 degrees

• Straight up and down

• 90 degrees

• 50 degrees

Why do we have seasons?

• Because Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer and farther from it in the winter.

• Because as Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours it causes us to have seasons.

• The combination of the 23.5 degree tilt of Earths axis, and its revolution around the Sun.

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Do we get more direct sunlight in the northern hemisphere in June or December?

• June

• December

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Does the Sun go higher in the sky in June or December in the northern hemisphere ?

• June

• December

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Do we have longer lasting nights in June or December?

• June

• December

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If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

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If it is summer in the southern hemisphere, then what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Fall

• Spring

• Baseball

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