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WG UNIT 1 - Geography Intro (Day 1)

Authored by Daisy Castilleja

Social Studies

9th Grade

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WG UNIT 1 - Geography Intro (Day 1)
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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

There are _______ seasons that the earth experiences.

Answer explanation

The earth experiences 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its __________ and where the Earth is in its orbit around the Sun.

Answer explanation

Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet as it orbits the Sun. This tilt is crucial for the changing seasons.

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The halves of the earth are called ______________.

Answer explanation

The halves of the Earth are referred to as 'hemispheres'. This term is derived from the Greek words 'hemi' meaning half and 'sphaira' meaning sphere, accurately describing the division of the planet into two equal parts.

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30 sec • 1 pt

When the axis of the Earth has the __________ pointed toward the Sun it is _________ for that hemisphere.

Answer explanation

When the axis of the Earth has the sun's rays pointed toward it, that hemisphere experiences summer due to increased sunlight and warmth.

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

_________ is known as the Summer Solstice or the first day of summer & _________ is the Winter Solstice or first day of winter.

Answer explanation

June 21 is recognized as the Summer Solstice, marking the first day of summer, while December 21 is the Winter Solstice, indicating the first day of winter.

6.

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30 sec • 1 pt

September 21 and March 21 are known as the _________ & _________ with equal amounts of day and night.

Answer explanation

September 21 and March 21 are known as the autumn and spring equinox, respectively. During these times, day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the change of seasons.

7.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Northern and Southern hemispheres experience the seasons in the same order but at __________ times. When the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing __________.

Answer explanation

Northern and Southern hemispheres experience seasons at different times. When the Northern Hemisphere has summer, the Southern Hemisphere is in winter, as they are opposite each other in seasonal cycles.

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