Seasons

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The revolution of the Earth around the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

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What is the tilt angle of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun?

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 0 degrees

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

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 30 days

• 12 months

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

• 24 hours

• 365.25 days

• 30 days

• 12 months

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What is an equinox?

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day of the year

• When day and night are of equal length

• When the Earth is closest to the Sun

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During which month does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• December

• June

• March

• September

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What is the winter solstice?

• The day with the most sunlight

• The day with the least sunlight

• The start of spring

• The end of winter

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Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer?

• Because the Southern Hemisphere is farther from the Sun

• Because the Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

• Because the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun

• Because the Earth is closer to the Sun

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What happens during the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences equal day and night

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day of the year

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the intensity of sunlight received on Earth's surface?

• It has no effect

• It causes sunlight to be more intense when the hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun

• It causes sunlight to be less intense regardless of the tilt

• It causes sunlight to be evenly distributed throughout the year

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