Seasons and Solar System Quiz

What are the four seasons?

• Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall

• Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

• Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• Due to the distance from the Sun

• Due to Earth's rotation speed

• Because of Earth's tilt and revolution

• Because of the Moon's gravitational pull

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

• Sun directly above the equator

• Equal hours of daylight and night

• Shortest day and lowest angle of sunlight

• Longest day and highest angle of sunlight

How does Earth's tilt affect daylight hours?

• Areas pointed toward the sun have fewer hours of daylight

• Areas pointed away from the sun have more hours of daylight

• All areas have equal hours of daylight

• Daylight hours remain constant throughout the year

What is the reason for the differences in seasons as you move closer to the poles?

• Changes in Earth's magnetic field

• Spherical shape of Earth and its tilt

• Because of the Moon's orbit

• Due to Earth's elliptical orbit

What is the Equinox?

• Longest day of the year

• Day with the most sunlight

• Shortest day of the year

• Sun directly above the equator with equal hours of daylight and night

How does Earth's tilt affect the angle of sunlight?

• Higher angle of sunlight in areas tilted toward the Sun

• Higher angle of sunlight in areas tilted away from the Sun

• It has no effect on the angle of sunlight

• Angle of sunlight remains constant throughout the year