Earth's Seasons and The Lunar Phases

What is the Giant Impact Hypothesis?

• A theory about the formation of the Moon.

• A theory about the extinction of dinosaurs.

• A theory about the creation of the Earth.

• A theory about the Big Bang.

What is the March equinox known for?

• Equal day and night

• Longest day of the year

• Shortest day of the year

• Longest night of the year

What would happen to the poles if Earth was not tilted?

• They would receive almost no sunlight.

• They would receive constant sunlight.

• They would become warmer.

• They would become cooler.

Where does Earth's axis extend from and to?

• From the equator to the poles

• From the north pole to the south pole

• From the east to the west

• From the sun to the moon

What is the effect of Earth's axial tilt on weather?

• It causes earthquakes

• It causes seasons

• It causes tides

• It causes volcanic eruptions

What is the result of the Northern Hemisphere pointing away from the sun?

• Warmer weather

• Colder weather

• Longer days

• Shorter nights

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

• March Equinox

• June Solstice

• September Equinox

• December Solstice

Which solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day?

• June Solstice

• December Solstice

• March Equinox

• September Equinox

What is the main factor causing the change in seasons on Earth?

• Tilt of Earth's axis

• Distance from the sun

• Earth's rotation speed

• Moon's gravitational pull

How many solstices occur in a year?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four