Seasons and Solar System Quiz

What are the four seasons?

• Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall

• Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

• Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• Because of the Moon's gravitational pull

• Due to the distance from the Sun

• Due to Earth's rotation speed

• Because of Earth's tilt and revolution

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

• Sun directly above the equator

• Longest day and highest angle of sunlight

• Shortest day and lowest angle of sunlight

• Equal hours of daylight and night

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

• Equal hours of daylight everywhere

• No effect on daylight hours

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

• Due to Earth's elliptical orbit

• Spherical shape of Earth and its tilt

• Because of the Moon's orbit

• Distance from the Sun

What is the Equinox?

• Shortest day of the year

• Sun directly above the equator

• Sun directly above the poles

• Longest day of the year

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

• Higher sun angle in areas closer to the equator

• Lower sun angle in areas closer to the equator

• No effect on sun angle

• Sun angle remains constant throughout the year