Science Jan 13 seasons

What is the main reason that temperatures change throughout the year on Earth?

• A) Earth's orbit around the sun

• B) The tilt of Earth's axis

• C) The distance between Earth and the sun

• D) The rotation of Earth on its axis

Which of the following best describes Earth’s orbit around the sun?

• A straight line that takes Earth farther from the sun each year

• A curved path around the sun that takes 365 days to complete

• A spiral path that Earth follows each day

• A stationary point that Earth rotates around during the year

How do scientists use temperature data to predict climate patterns?

• By analyzing the average temperature data over many years

• By measuring the temperature every day

• By studying the number of clouds in the sky

• By tracking the daily changes in temperature

Which of the following describes the relationship between Earth's tilt and the seasons?

• Earth’s tilt causes the temperature to stay the same throughout the year

• Earth’s tilt causes different amounts of sunlight to reach each hemisphere, creating seasons

• Earth’s tilt makes the day length change throughout the year

• Earth’s tilt affects only the North Pole, causing seasonal changes there

Which season begins in June in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What is unique about places near the equator in terms of seasons?

• They have very cold temperatures year-round

• They experience four distinct seasons each year

• They have little change in seasons, with constant sunlight and warm temperatures

• They experience extreme changes in sunlight like the poles

Explain what causes seasons on earth. Use evidence from the texts.