Seasons

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

• 30 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

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If the Northern hemisphere is experiencing Spring, which season is the Southern hemisphere experiencing?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

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

• 23.5°

• 0°

• 45°

• 90°

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

• 7 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

• Its distance from the Sun

• The moon's orbit

• The Sun's intensity

• The tilt of Earth's axis

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When does the north pole experience winter?

• September 23rd

• March 22nd

• December 22nd

• June 22nd

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What happens during an equinox?

• The Earth is closest to the Sun

• Each area of Earth's surface receives 12 hours of day and night

• One pole faces the Sun directly

• The Earth stops rotating

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Where do the sun's rays hit directly during the December 22 solstice?

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Tropic of Capricorn

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What phenomenon occurs within the Arctic Circle during the December 22 solstice?

• 24 hours of darkness

• 24 hours of sunlight

• Constant rain

• Extreme heat

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Where is the sun directly overhead at noon during the June 22 solstice?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

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