Seasons review

What season beginning in the Northern hemisphere at letter C?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

Why do we have seasons? (Select TWO)

• Rotation of the Earth

• Revolution of the Earth around the Sun

• Tilt of the Earth's axis

• Changing distance from the Sun

Which date is being represented in this diagram?

• March 20th

• June 21st

• September 23rd

• December 21st

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 27.5

• 29.5

• 42.5

Which of the following best describes equinoxes?

• The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun
• The norther hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
• The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
• The southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles.
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What would seasons be like if Earth's axis weren't tilted?

• Seasons would be like they are now.

• Seasons would be more extreme.

• There would be no seasons.

• Seasons would all become warmer

Which position represents March 20th? (Remember that the Earth revolves counterclockwise)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Where do you have to be to receive direct insolation (sunlight) at some point during the year?

• Near the North Pole

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

• Between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer

• Near the South Pole