WK 21 & 22 TEKS 6.9A Changes in Seasons TEST

How many equinoxes occur in a year?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?

• An equinox occurs at the same time worldwide, while a solstice occurs at different times depending on the hemisphere.
• An equinox occurs in the spring, while a solstice occurs in the summer.
• The difference between an equinox and a solstice is that an equinox has equal day and night lengths, while a solstice has the longest or shortest day of the year.

Which season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

In what month do we find the shortest day of the year?

• January
• May
• December
• June
• July

In what month do we find the longest day of the year?

• June
• January
• May
• July
• October

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

• The northern hemisphere is tilted neither toward or away from the sun
• The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
• The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
• Why are you talking about the northern hemisphere when you asked about the southern hemisphere?

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?

• The earth is tilted away from the sun (Northern hemisphere)
• The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side)
• The earth is tilted toward the sun (Northern hemisphere)
• The earth is not tilted during spring and fall

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter

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.

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring