11.2 Axial Tilt & Earth's Seasons

What makes the moon change? Add 1 or 2 word answers.

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What is at the center of our solar system?

• Mars

• Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

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

• 365 days

• 100 days

• 30 days

• 24 hours

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance between Earth and the Sun

• The Earth's tilt on its axis and its orbit around the Sun

• The rotation of the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

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During which month is the northern hemisphere tilted towards the Sun, causing summer?

• December

• September

• June

• March

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What does indirect sunlight cause?

• Cooler temperatures and shorter days

• Longer days

• No change in temperature

• Hotter temperatures

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How can you simulate the effect of direct sunlight using a flashlight?

• Cover the flashlight with your hand

• Point it upwards

• Point it directly down onto a surface

• Turn off the flashlight

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What seasons have moderate temperatures due to the Earth's position?

• Spring and Summer

• Summer and Winter

• Winter and Autumn

• Spring and Autumn

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

• Data is inconclusive

• No change in temperatures

• Temperatures are lower

• Temperatures are much higher

What happens when one hemisphere receives more direct sunlight?

• It experiences summer

• It rotates faster

• It has shorter days

• It experiences winter

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