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

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

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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.

One rotation of Earth is equal to

• a day.
• a year.

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.