Earth's Revolution and Seasons Quiz

How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?

• 1 year

• 365.26 days

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

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What is the degree of Earth’s tilt?

• 23.5°

• 25.3°

• 23.7°

• 27.5°

On this day, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky. This marks the first day of Summer.

• Summer Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• June 25th

• July 21st

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On this day, daylight and nighttime hours are nearly equal.

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Equinox

• Winter Solstice

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On this day, the Northern hemisphere is tilted at its maximum towards the sun.

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

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On what day does Earth have the fewest hours of sunlight?

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

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What occurs when the sun shines equally on the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Spring

• Summer

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In which direction does the Earth rotate and revolve?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Elliptically

• 23°

What season does the Northern hemisphere experience when the Southern hemisphere is receiving direct sunlight?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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How often does the Earth experience an equinox?

• Once a year

• Twice a year