Seasons and days

Why do we have day and night?

• Because the Earth orbits around the sun

• Because the Earth spins on its axis

• Because the sun moves around the Earth

• Because the moon blocks the sun

Why are the days longer in the summer and shorter in the winter in the northern hemisphere?

• Because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer

• Because the Earth spins faster in summer

• Because the North Pole is tilted towards the sun in summer

• Because the sun is larger in summer

What is the angle of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

• 15 degrees

• 23 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the sun?

• One day

• One month

• Six months

• One year

What happens at the North Pole during the northern hemisphere summer?

• The North Pole gets no sunlight

• The North Pole gets sunlight 24 hours a day

• The North Pole experiences very short days

• The North Pole experiences very long nights

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance of the Earth from the sun

• The Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun

• The speed of the Earth's rotation

• The size of the sun