Reasons For The Seasons

Which path represents the Summer Solstice?

• A

• B

• C

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As the Earth orbits around the sun, the direction of the tilt of its axis changes.

• True
• False

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The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 365.25 days
• 29.5 days

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What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

• equinox dates
• the moon is full
• solstice dates
• the cold fronts blow in

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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

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What is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere?

• winter solstice

• summer solstice

• fall equinox

• spring equinox

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When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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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 remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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