Seasons and the Sun

What is at the center of our solar system?

• The Moon

• Mars

• The Sun

• Earth

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

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 12 months

• 365 days

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Earth spinning on its axis

• The Sun moving closer to Earth

• Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun

• The Moon's orbit

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When the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, what season is it?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

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What kind of sunlight does the northern hemisphere receive in December?

• Indirect sunlight

• No sunlight

• Direct sunlight

• Artificial sunlight

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What does direct sunlight result in?

• Colder temperatures

• Longer nights

• Warmer temperatures

• More snow

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During which seasons does the Earth's orbit cause neither hemisphere to tilt towards the Sun?

• Winter and Summer

• Summer and Autumn

• Spring and Autumn

• Spring and Winter

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What does the graph of average high temperatures in Toronto show about summer months?

• Temperatures are lower

• No change in temperature

• Data is inconclusive

• Temperatures are higher

What causes longer days and shorter nights?

• The Moon's phases

• Direct sunlight

• Indirect sunlight

• Earth's rotation

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What is the main reason for the change in seasons?

• Earth's tilt as it orbits the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Sun's brightness

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