Why does Earth have seasons?

Earth is tilted on its axis and orbits the sun

it is closer or farther from the sun

When the sky is clear, an observer on Earth can see the star Sirius. From Earth, Sirius appears blue in color but the sun appears yellow. What is another way Sirius is different from the sun?

The sun is inside the solar system, but Sirius is outside it.

The sun is made of very hot gases, but Sirius is made of ice.

The sun produces its own light and heat, but Sirius reflects light.

The sun is at the center of Earth's orbit, but Sirius orbits around the sun.

Why do nighttime stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

The stars are much farther away.

The sky is much darker at night.

The stars are actually smaller.

The moon blocks out most starlight.

On the equator, there is...

equal amounts of daylight and nighttime.

different amounts of light in different seasons.

Fill in the blank: In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21 has ______________ than December 21.

longer days and more direct sunlight

longer days and less direct sunlight

shorter days and more direct sunlight

shorter days and less direct sunlight

Winter is colder than summer because during the winter ___________________.

daylight hours are fewer and the Sun's rays are less direct

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30 sec • 1 pt

Our sun is what size, compared to other stars?

medium/average

large

small

very large

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the diagram to answer this question: What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

winter

spring

summer

fall

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes day and night?

the sun orbiting Earth

the moon orbiting Earth

Earth orbiting the sun

Earth rotating on its axis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

12 hours

365 days

24 hours

30 days

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The planets in the solar system are in constant orbit around the sun. Which force is responsible for maintaining these orbits?

magnetic force

force of friction

gravitational force

electrical force

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which time would you see the longest shadow?

noon

sunrise

3:00 pm

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The shortest shadow would occur at...

noon

sunrise

3:00 pm

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Use the diagram to answer this question: What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

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The shortest shadow would occur at...

Why does Earth have seasons?

At which point would you be experiencing night?

At which point would you be experiencing noon?

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