Seasons Sunlight

During which season is the Earth closest to the Sun, summer or winter?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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What type of shadows does direct energy from the sun produce?

• Long

• Short

• No shadows

• Variable shadows

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Why is it important how much direct sunlight we receive?

• It affects the Earth's orbit

• It influences ocean currents

• It determines how warm we feel

• It changes the Earth's magnetic field

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What does the Solstice signify in terms of daylight?

• Equal hours of daylight and darkness

• The longest hours of daylight

• The shortest hours of daylight

• No change in daylight hours

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When does the Summer Solstice approximately occur?

• December 20th

• March 21st

• June 21st

• September 22nd

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What is characteristic of an Equinox?

• Longer nights than days

• Equal hours of daylight and darkness

• Longer days than nights

• No visible sunlight

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What is the approximate date for the Spring Equinox?

• March 21st

• September 21st

• June 21st

• December 21st

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During the Fall Equinox, what is the approximate date?

• March 21st

• September 21st

• June 21st

• December 21st

What happens at the poles during solstices?

• Both poles experience 24 hours of light

• Both poles experience 24 hours of darkness

• One pole experiences 24 hours of light and the other 24 hours of darkness

• There is no change in light conditions at the poles

What is the direction of Earth's rotation on its axis?

• Towards the left

• Towards the right

• Stationary

• Random