Seasons, Tides, Eclipses, Moon Phases

The start of fall and spring is called

• The equinox

• The solstice

• A leap year

• day lights savings

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The start of summer and winter is called

• The equinox

• The solstice

• Day lights savings

• A leap year

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The seasons are caused by........

• The elliptical orbit of the earth

• The sun gets hotter at certain times of year.

• The earth is tilted on its axis

• Year rotates every 24 hours

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In what position will it be winter in the southern hemisphere

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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At what position will it be summer in the Southern hemisphere.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Based on the diagram, which season would the northern hemisphere be experiencing?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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What season would we be experiencing with Earth #3?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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