Reason for the Seasons

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 29.5 hours

• 365 1/4 days

• 24 hours

• 23.5 degress

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

• 29.5 hours

• 365 1/4 days

• 24 hours

• 23.5 degress

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The imaginary vertical line around which the Earth spins

• Axis

• Rotate

• Revolve

• Orbit

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The Earth is divided into two ___________.

• halves

• spheres

• hemispheres

• parts

What hemisphere do we live in?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What causes the seasons?

• tilt of the Earth and Earth's revolution around the sun

• Sun's angle on Earth

• the amount of time it takes the Earth to rotate on its axis

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The northern and southern hemispheres experience ____________ seasons.

• same

• different

• opposite

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During what season does Australia celebrate Christmas?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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The areas with ________ direct sunlight have warmer temperatures.

• more

• less

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Where on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Australia

• Equator

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