Understanding Earth's Tilt and Seasons

Understanding Earth's Tilt and Seasons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Amelia Wright

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

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Hard

The video explains how Earth's 23.5-degree tilt causes seasonal changes by affecting sunlight distribution. It highlights how different locations experience seasons based on their proximity to the equator. Examples from Tromso, Norway; Manaus, Brazil; Malazi, Uganda; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Hobart, Tasmania illustrate diverse weather patterns on December 21st. The video concludes by emphasizing the fascinating impact of Earth's tilt on global climate variations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle of Earth's tilt that causes seasonal changes?

30 degrees

23.5 degrees

45 degrees

15 degrees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the distance from the equator affect seasonal changes?

Closer to the equator means more dramatic seasons

Distance from the equator has no effect on seasons

Closer to the equator means less dramatic seasons

Farther from the equator means less dramatic seasons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique weather phenomenon can be observed in Tromso, Norway, during winter?

Monsoon Rains

Midnight Sun

Tropical Storms

Northern Lights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Manaus, Brazil, experience similar temperatures year-round?

It is in a desert region

It is located near the poles

It is in a mountainous region

It is located near the equator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main seasonal difference in Malazi, Uganda?

Snowy and sunny seasons

Dry and rainy seasons

Windy and calm seasons

Hot and cold seasons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is known as the coldest capital city in the world?

Oslo, Norway

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Helsinki, Finland

Reykjavik, Iceland

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of Ulaanbaatar's climate?

It has a tropical climate

It rarely gets rain or snow

It has a monsoon season

It experiences frequent hurricanes

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical summer temperature in Hobart, Tasmania?

Above 30 degrees Celsius

Around 25 degrees Celsius

Rarely above 21 degrees Celsius

Below 15 degrees Celsius

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Earth's tilt contribute to the planet's climate diversity?

It causes uniform weather conditions globally

It only affects the polar regions

It creates variations in temperature and precipitation

It eliminates seasonal changes

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main takeaway from observing different locations on the same day?

The same day can have different weather depending on location

Weather is unpredictable everywhere

All locations have the same weather

Seasons are identical worldwide

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