Which of the following is FALSE?

The Earth's orbit is elliptically shaped; where we are closest to the Sun is called aphelion

The Earth experiences day/night based on its rotation; the side that is illuminated is daytime

Different parts of the Earth experience different amounts of direct sunlight thus receive different heat densities

We perceive the Sun moving through the sky in its arced path due to viewing it from a rotating body (it is us doing the moving)

Earth has seasons because

its axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun leading to a differential of direct sunlight

it rotates on its axis exposing 1/2 to sunlight and 1/2 to darkness

the distance between Earth and the sun changes; when we are closer, we are hotter

the temperature of the sun changes.

An equinox occurs when

the equator is receiving the most direct sunlight (directly above)

the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's rays.

IF the Earth's axial tilt were more dramatic than it is (greater than 23.5), which of the following would be true?

we would have more direct sunlight during the summer, thus hotter summers

we would experience warmer winters

there is no way to determine what would happen

Why does the area near the equator experience such a small range of temperatures throughout the year?

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

The equator rotates slower than the poles.

The equator remains the same distance from the Sun.

The equator is closer to the Sun.

Equinox, solstice and seasons

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

23.5

25.3

30.2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

distance from the sun

rotation of the earth

change in solar output

tilt of the earth's axix

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Winter

Spring

Fall

Summer

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Earth's tilt and rotation.

Earth's rotation and revolution.

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Earth's tilt and resolution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which definition explains what a solstice is?

When the days and nights are equal?

When the Sun is at its lowest or highest.

When the Sun moves.

When we don't see any light for 6 months.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what two days do we experience equal hours of daylight and night? (select two)

Vernal Equinox

Summer Solstice

Autumnal Equinox

Winter Solstice

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Equinox, solstice and seasons

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

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

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Which definition explains what a solstice is?

On what two days do we experience equal hours of daylight and night? (select two)

On what day do we experience the least amount of sunlight?

Which season has the most intense sunlight?

When are we farthest from the sun in terms of distance?

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