Seasons Wayground

When is the Earth closest to the Sun?

• January

• March

• July

• October

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's gravitational pull

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What causes the ecliptic not to be aligned with the celestial equator?

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The tilt of the Earth's rotation axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The shape of the Earth

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When is the Sun above the celestial equator?

• In December

• In March

• In June

• In September

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What happens to the Sun's position in December when the Northern Hemisphere is tipped away?

• It is above the celestial equator

• It is below the celestial equator

• It is at the celestial equator

• It is at the highest point

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What is the term for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

• Spring equinox

• Autumn equinox

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During which months do equinoxes occur?

• June and December

• March and September

• January and July

• April and October

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What is the term for the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

• Spring equinox

• Autumn equinox

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What happens during the solstices?

• The Sun rises directly east.

• The Sun rises at the most extreme north and south points.

• Day and night are of equal length.

• The Sun does not rise.

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What did ancients use to determine the seasons?

• The position of the Moon

• The position of the Sun rising and setting

• The position of the stars

• The position of the planets

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