Sun and Season

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits the Sun

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Sun moving closer and farther from the Earth

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

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 100 days

• 24 hours

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What happens in the northern hemisphere in June?

• It is tilted away from the Sun

• It experiences winter

• It has the shortest day of the year

• It is tilted towards the Sun

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Why are days longer in the summer?

• One hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun

• The Moon reflects more sunlight

• The Earth spins faster

• The Earth is closer to the Sun

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What effect does direct sunlight have on the Earth's surface?

• It heats up the surface more intensely

• It has no effect

• It cools down the surface

• It makes the surface slippery

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

• It causes the change in seasons

• It has no significant effect

• It affects the Moon's phases

• It causes day and night

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What happens in the northern hemisphere in December?

• It experiences summer

• It is tilted towards the Sun

• It is tilted away from the Sun

• It has the longest day of the year

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How does indirect sunlight affect the Earth?

• It causes longer days

• It has no effect on temperatures

• It leads to cooler temperatures

• It makes the Earth spin faster

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What are the temperatures like during spring and autumn?

• Unpredictable

• Very cold

• Very hot

• Cool

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Why do temperatures vary over the course of a year?

• Due to changes in the Sun's temperature

• Because of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun

• Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis

• Due to the Moon's gravitational pull

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