Seasonal Tilt Quiz

Which of the following best describes the impact of Earth's tilt on the seasons?

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

• It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

• It changes the distance between the Earth and the Sun.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the Moon.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365.25 days

• 12 months

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Explain why the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer.

• The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun.

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

• The Southern Hemisphere has a different orbit.

• The Southern Hemisphere rotates in the opposite direction.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is at its closest point to the Sun (perihelion).

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the intensity of sunlight received at different latitudes?

• It causes the Sun to shine more brightly.

• It changes the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, affecting the intensity.

• It increases the distance between the Earth and the Sun.

• It causes the Earth to spin faster.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Which of the following statements is true about the equinoxes?

• They occur when the Earth's axis is tilted directly towards the Sun.

• They occur when the Earth's axis is tilted directly away from the Sun.

• They occur when the Earth's axis is not tilted towards or away from the Sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

• They occur when the Earth is closest to the Sun.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning towards the Sun, its _____

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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When the part of the world that you're living in is leaning away from the Sun, its _____

• winter
• spring
• summer
• autumn

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