Seasons

What are Earth's 2 hemispheres?

• Eastern and Western

• Northern and Southern

• Equinox and Solstice

• Happy and Sad

What does the Earth spins on?

• Tail

• Axis

• Head

• Seasons

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What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Earth into two halves called?

• tilt

• equator

• axis

• hemisphere

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?

• distance from the sun
• rotation of the earth
• change in solar output
• tilt of the earth's axis

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What does the term "equinox" mean?

• equal amount of day light and equal amount of night

• Equal amount of winter and summer

• Equal amounts of hot dogs for everyone

• The longest day of the year

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What do June 21 and December 21 have in common?

• They are equinox dates

• The moon is full

• They are solstice dates

• It gets colder in both hemispheres

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox

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How long does Earth take to make a complete revolution around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

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