Seasons Activity

When is the Earth closest to the Sun?

• January

• March

• July

• October

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What is the tilt of the Earth's rotation axis from a line perpendicular to the Earth's orbital plane?

• 15.5°

• 23.5°

• 30.5°

• 45.5°

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Why can't the seasons be caused by the Sun's proximity to the Earth?

• Because the Earth is always the same distance from the Sun

• Because the Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

• Because the Earth is closest to the Sun in January, which is winter in the northern hemisphere

• Because the Sun's heat is constant throughout the year

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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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How do the northern and southern hemispheres receive sunlight throughout the year?

• They receive equal sunlight all year

• They alternate receiving the majority of direct sunlight

• Only the northern hemisphere receives direct sunlight

• Only the southern hemisphere receives direct sunlight

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What causes less heat to be received on Earth's surface during winter?

• The Earth is farther from the Sun.

• The surface is tilted.

• The Sun emits less energy.

• The Earth rotates slower.

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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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How does tilting affect the Sun's altitude at noon?

• It remains constant throughout the year

• It is highest in winter and lowest in summer

• It is highest in summer and lowest in winter

• It does not affect the Sun's altitude

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