Causes of Seasons

Which correctly lists the seasons in order?

• winter, summer, spring, fall

• winter, fall, summer spring

• winter, spring, summer, fall

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How long does it take for us to experience all four seasons?

• 1 day

• 1 month

• 1 year

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If we have four seasons in 1 year (12 months), then about how long is each season? Use your math skills! :)

• 3 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 1

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Which image shows Earth's axis?

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Earth rotates on its' axis. What does rotate mean?

• spins

• shakes

• jumps

Which describes Earth's axis?

• an imaginary line that runs from the top of the Earth to the bottom (at the North & South Pole)

• the atmosphere around Earth where clouds are formed

• an imaginary line that shows Earth's orbit around the Sun

Earth spins on its' axis as it orbits around the Sun. What does orbit mean?

• bounces

• travels/moves

• jumps

• spins

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How do we have seasons?

• Earth bounces around the Sun

• Earth spins on its' axis & orbits around the Sun

• Earth moves closer to the Sun and then farther away every 3 months

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How long does it take for Earth to make one complete orbit around the Sun?

• 1 week

• 1 day (24 hours)

• 1 year (365 days)

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When Earth is leaning (tilted) towards the Sun, it is _?_

• winter

• summer

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