Why do we have Seasons?

The equator divides the earth into 2 different hemispheres. In which one do you live?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

How long does it take earth to make one revolution around the sun?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 & 1/4 days

• 30 days

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Day and night are caused by the __________ of earth on its axis.

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

• tilt of the axis

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What are the two main reasons for seasons on earth?

• Earth's tilt and rotation

• Earth's tilt and revolution

• Earth's rotation and revolution

• Earth's tilt and waxing gibbous

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What happens when the hemisphere you live on tilts away from the sun?

• It's spring

• It's summer

• It's fall

• It's winter

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles

• The equator always receives direct sunlight.

• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.

• The equator has 18 hour days.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct season.

• 1)

• 2)

• 3)

• 4)

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How much is earth's axis tilted?

• 23.5⁰

• 25⁰

• 17.5⁰

• 3⁰

A "Midnight Sun" is when the northern (or southern) poles are tilted towards the sun and...

• You can see the sun only at midnight.

• There are 24 hours of sunlight.

• There are 24 hours of moonlight since the moon is always in view.

• There is no such thing.

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