Seasons Check-In

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

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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 far from the sun

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & resolution

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & size

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• spring
• summer
• fall
• winter

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The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

When are the equinoxes?

• June & December

• July & January

• March & September

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1