four seasons on earth

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• Due to the length of daytime

• Due to direct rays of the sun

• due to Earth’s tilt and Revolution

• All of the above

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What season is taking place  in the Northern Hemisphere in position 3?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

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How would you describe the length of daytime in the Northern hemisphere in position 1?

• The length of nighttime is longer than the length of daytime

• The length of daytime is longer than the length of nighttime

• The length of daytime is equal to the length of nighttime

• The length of daytime is shorter than the length of nighttime

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete its one full rotation?

• It takes about 12 hours for the Earth to complete its rotation

• It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete its rotation

• It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete its rotation

• It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete its rotation

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis while revolution is the movement of Earth around other planet

• Rotation is the movement of Earth around the sun while revolution is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

• Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun

• Rotation is the movement of Earth around the moon. Revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

How long does it take for the earth to complete its one full revolution?

• It takes about 12 hours for the Earth to complete its revolution around the sun

• It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete its revolution around the sun

• It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete its revolution around the sun

• It takes about 365.25 days for the Earth to complete its revolution around the sun

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Which of the following best describes solstice?

• June 21 or 22

• December 21 or 22

• Either the longest day or the shortest day of the year for a hemisphere

• All of the above

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Why does northerm hemisphere experience shorter daytime during winter?

• Because it receives lesser rays from the sun

• Because it receives direct rays from the sun

• Because it receives equal amounts of sunlight

• Because northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

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How would you describe the length of daytime and nighttime during equinox?

• The length of daytime is shorter than the length of nighttime.

• The length of daytime is shorter and the length of nighttime is longer.

• The length of daytime is longer than the length of nighttime.

• The length of daytime and nighttime is equal

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Which of the following best describe the tilt of the Earth in the northern hemisphere when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

• The tilt of the Earth is toward the sun

• The tilt of the Earth is away from the sun

• The tilt of the Earth is neither away nor toward the sun

• The Earth is not tilted.

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