Seasons, Rotation, Revolution, Climate, and Weather

What are the four seasons?

• rainy, sunny, windy, snowy

• fall, summer, winter, spring

• spring, summer, autumn, and winter

• hot, cold, warm, cool

What causes the change in seasons?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The phases of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The distance from the Sun

What is rotation?

• Rotation is the process of shrinking or compressing an object.

• Rotation is the action or process of rotating or turning around a central point or axis.

• Rotation is the act of stretching or expanding an object.

• Rotation is the action of moving an object in a straight line without any turning or twisting.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 1 week

• 48 hours

What is revolution?

• A type of dance

• A type of food seasoning

• A popular video game

• A fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

• 1 year

What is climate?

• Climate is the amount of sunlight in a particular area.

• Climate is the study of rocks and minerals.

• Climate is the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.

• Climate is the number of trees in a particular area.

What factors determine the climate of a region?

• Number of lakes, rivers, and ponds in the region.

• Time of day, day of the week, and month of the year.

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, prevailing winds, ocean currents, and topography.

• Population density, vegetation, and soil composition.

What is weather?

• Weather is the amount of rainfall in a specific place and time.

• Weather is the temperature of a specific place and time.

• Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

• Weather is the direction of the wind in a specific place and time.

What are the main elements of weather?

• latitude, longitude, elevation

• sunshine, moon phase, tides

• temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure

• cloud cover, visibility, air quality