Seasons

Which is true about what causes the seasons?

• When the earth is farther from the sun, it’s colder in the southern hemisphere.

• When the earth is closest from the sun-so it’s colder in the northern hemisphere.

• The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth.

• The seasons are caused by the revolution of Earth.

What type of shape is Earth's orbit?

• round

• elliptical

• complete circle

• parallelogram

During what season is the sun highest in the sky?

• summer

• winter

• autumn

• spring

During what season are daylight hours the longest?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• autumn

What occurs yearly around December 21st?

• autumn equinox

• spring equinox

• summer solistice

• winter solistice

During what season is the nighttime the shortest?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• autumn

How does the length of day affect the seasonal temperatures?

• The days are longer so the ground spends more time being heated.

• The days are shorter so the ground spends more time being heated.

• The nights are longer so the ground spends more time being heated.

• The nights are shorter so the ground spends more time being cooled.

Why is it COLD in the Southern Hemisphere in the months of July and August?

• Winter is occurring the southern hemisphere during those months.

• Spring is occurring the southern hemisphere during those months.

• Fall is occurring the southern hemisphere during those months.

• The southern hemisphere is a greater distance from the sun.

What season would it be for the northern hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• autumn

This diagram is showing autumn or spring. How can you gather that information from this diagram?

• There is equal amount of sun for both hemispheres.

• Only one side of Earth has light.

• The sun is shining on the equator.

• Summer has just ended.