Climate and Seasons Quiz

Why does the equator have a higher temperature throughout the year?

• It receives less insolation (sunlight) than the poles.

• It is generally at a higher altitude than the rest of the Earth.

• It receives more concentrated insolation (sunlight) because the sun's rays hit it more directly.

• It is closer to the sun than the poles.

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What happens during the June solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• It experiences the shortest day of the year.

• It marks the beginning of winter.

• It has 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

• It experiences the longest day of the year.

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What is the angle of the sun's rays at the equator during an equinox?

• 23.5°

• 66.5°

• 90°

• 45°

When does the Winter solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March

• June

• September

• December

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At what angle is the Earth tilted?

• 23 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 24 degrees

• 22.5 degrees

What would happen if the Earth had no tilt?

• It would have no seasons

• It would be closer to the sun

• It would rotate faster

• It would have a constant temperature

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Why are all globes tilted?

• To show the Earth's rotation

• To represent the Earth's tilt

• To fit in the stand

• To make them easier to spin

If Earth was not tilted, what would not happen in regions around the world?

• They would not experience changes in temperature

• They would have more daylight

• They would have more seasons

• They would be closer to the sun

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, what happens to the length of days and nights?

• Days get shorter and nights get longer

• Days get longer and nights get shorter

• Both days and nights get longer

• Both days and nights get shorter

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What happens to the Southern Hemisphere when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

• It experiences longer days and shorter nights

• It is also tilted toward the Sun

• It is tilted away from the Sun

• It experiences longer days and longer nights

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