Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quick Check

What is the main reason we experience different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation
• Earth's orbit around the moon
• Earth's tilt on its axis
• Earth's distance from the sun

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Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere?

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• Tropic of Cancer
• Tropic of Capricorn

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day and the shortest night?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn

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During a school project on planetary science, students are asked to model Earth's axial tilt. What is the correct angle in degrees they should use for Earth's axis?

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

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What causes the change in daylight hours throughout the year?

• Earth's rotation speed
• Earth's elliptical orbit
• Earth's axial tilt
• Earth's distance from the moon

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During which months do we experience the equinoxes?

• January and December
• March and July
• September and December
• March and September

Which statement is true about Earth's tilt and its effect on the seasons?

• The tilt has no impact on the seasons.
• The tilt causes the same seasons all year round.
• The tilt causes different lengths of day and night throughout the year.
• The tilt only affects the temperature but not the seasons.

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When does the Southern Hemisphere experience winter?

• When it points toward the sun
• When it points away from the sun
• When it points neither toward nor away from the sun

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Which regions on Earth receive the least direct sunlight throughout the year?

• The equatorial regions
• The mid-latitude regions
• The polar regions

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