Understanding Seasons & Sun

Which season is associated with long days of fun in the Sun?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the center of the solar system?

• Sun

• Mars

• Moon

• Earth

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

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 10 years

What is the invisible line around which Earth spins called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Meridian

• Orbit

In which month is the northern hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

• March

• December

• June

• September

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What kind of sunlight does the northern hemisphere receive in December?

• No sunlight

• Filtered sunlight

• Indirect sunlight

• Direct sunlight

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What happens to temperatures when the northern hemisphere gets indirect sunlight?

• They become warmer

• They fluctuate

• They stay the same

• They become cooler

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What does the flashlight experiment demonstrate?

• The tilt of the Earth

• The effect of direct and indirect sunlight

• How to use a flashlight

• The orbit of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which seasons is the northern hemisphere neither tilted towards nor away from the Sun?

• Summer and Autumn

• Spring and Autumn

• Summer and Winter

• Winter and Spring

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What kind of temperatures are experienced during spring and autumn?

• Very hot

• Very cold

• Moderate

• Extreme

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