Seasons

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

• towards

• up

• down

• away

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

• towards

• up

• down

• away

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

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & size

• Earth's tilt & resolution

The term equinox means....

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

• Equal amount of winter and summer

• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone

• The longest day of the year

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 25.3

• 30.2

• 24