Movimiento de la Tierra y las Estaciones

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

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 24 hours

• 365 days and 6 hours

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The amount of water on Earth

• The distance to the Sun

• The speed of the Earth

• The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation

Why is there less daylight during the winter in the northern hemisphere?

• There are more clouds in winter

• The Earth moves away from the Sun

• The Sun sets earlier

• The Sun's rays arrive at an angle and provide less heat

What happens in the southern hemisphere when it is summer in the northern hemisphere?

• It has the same seasons

• It is spring

• It is winter

• There is no difference

Why are there more hours of daylight during the summer in the northern hemisphere?

• The Sun shines brighter

• The Sun's rays arrive less inclined and give more heat

• Earth gets closer to the Sun

• There are more days in summer

During which season in the northern hemisphere is the Earth farthest from the Sun?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What effect does the tilt of the Earth's axis have on the length of daylight hours?

• It has no effect

• It causes longer days in summer and shorter days in winter

• It causes shorter days in summer and longer days in winter

• It causes equal day and night throughout the year