Identify the points that are in the Northern Hemisphere.

Select the points that represent the equator on the diagram.

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In the diagram, the southern hemisphere is receiving what kind of sunlight?

• Direct Sunlight

• Indirect Sunlight

Answer explanation

The southern hemisphere receives direct sunlight when the sun is positioned overhead, leading to more intense and focused light. This is why the correct answer is 'Direct Sunlight'.

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In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on ​ (a)   .

• December 21st

• June 21st

Answer explanation

In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on December 21st. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, marking the longest day of the year for this region.

Match the daylight hours to the correct location.

a

b

c

0 Hours of Daylight

12 Hours of Daylight

24 Hours of Daylight

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Sort the following dates based on daylight hours.

Groups:

(a) Longest Day of the Year

,

(b) Shortest Day of the Year

,

(c) Equal Day & Night

• Autumnal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal (Spring) Equinox

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On the winter solstice the (a)   pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.

• north

• south

Answer explanation

On the winter solstice, the north pole is tilted away from the sun, resulting in 24 hours of darkness. Therefore, the correct answer is 'north'.

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These two things cause seasons on Earth are....

• the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

  &

  the Earth's tilt

• the rotation of the Earth around the Sun

  &

  Earth's tilt

• the revolution of the Earth around the Sun

  &

  Earth's rotation

• the rotation of the Earth on its axis

  &

  Earth's tilt

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'the revolution of the Earth around the Sun & the Earth's tilt' because these two factors determine how sunlight is distributed on Earth, leading to the changing seasons.

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Which hemisphere is tilting towards the sun in this diagram?

• Northern

• Southern

Answer explanation

The Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun in this diagram, which is why it experiences summer while the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter. This tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received.

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List the seasons in order

• winter, fall, summer, spring

• summer, fall, winter, spring

• fall, summer, winter, spring

• spring, summer, winter, fall

Answer explanation

The correct order of the seasons is summer, fall, winter, and spring. This sequence reflects the typical progression of seasons in many regions, starting from the warmest to the coldest.

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