Earth's Seasons

How many degrees of tilt does the Earth have?

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• 90

• 41.7

• 23.5

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In what season is the Sun highest in the sky in NYC?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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In what season is the Sun lowest in the sky in NYC?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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Why are seasons in the reverse order in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere?

• The seasons are not reverse, they are the same.

• They are reverse because they are farther away from the Sun when we are closer to it.

• They are reverse because when we tilt toward the Sun, they tilt away from the Sun.

• They are reverse because the Earth spins in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

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How does a high Sun angle affect temperatures?

• High Sun angle makes it very cold and wintry.

• High Sun angle makes it hot and summery.

• High Sun angle makes it spring-like.

• The angle of the Sun has no effect on temperatures.

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What happens to the amount of daylight you receive as you approach Summer?

• The daylight amount goes down

• The daylight amount stays the same

• The daylight amount goes up

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Why should you try to stay out of the Sun in Summer between 11AM and 3PM?

• The Sun is weak during those hours, so UV rays are strongest

• There is nothing wrong with being in the Sun during those hours.

• The Sun is strongest during those hours because it is highest in the sky

• The Sun has a low angle at that time so it has strong UV rays

On what day is the Winter Solstice?

• December 21st

• March 20th

• September 22nd

• June 21st

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On what day is the Summer Solstice?

• December 21st

• March 20th

• September 22nd

• June 21st

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On what day is the Fall Equinox?

• December 21st

• March 20th

• September 22nd

• June 21st