What is the name of the imaginary line the Earth spins around?

• Axis

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

What causes seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation and gravitational pull

• Earth's rotation and tilt

• Earth's revolution around the Sun and tilt

• Tides

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True or False: The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are always in opposite seasons.

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What season is it when the hemisphere in which you live is tilted away from the Sun?

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

• Spring

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

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Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1? (Hint: look at the Earth's tilt)

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

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Which positions show where solstices occur?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

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Which position shows spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which definition correctly defines an equinox?

• Occurs twice a year, during fall and spring, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

• Occurs twice a year, during summer and winter, where there is an equal amount of daylight and night time hours.

• Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the summer and the least hours of sunlight in the winter.

• Occurs twice a year, with the most hours of sunlight in the fall and the least hours of sunlight in the spring.

Why are countries near the equator warm all year round?

• They receive indirect sunlight and the light is spread over a larger area.

• They have 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter

• They receive very little sunlight.

• They receive direct sunlight and get about 12 hours of sunlight per day no matter what time of year.

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