Seasons

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

In summer, 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

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation
• Earth's tilt & revolution
• Earth's rotation & size
• Earth's tilt & resolution

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

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 autumn.

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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