Which describes the seasons depicted in this diagram?

The northern hemisphere is having winter, and the southern hemisphere is having summer.

The northern and southern hemispheres are having summer.

The northern and southern hemispheres are having winter.

The northern hemisphere is having summer, and the southern hemisphere is having winter.

Early astronomers observed the Sun rising and setting and developed the explanation that the Sun rose and set because the Sun moved around Earth. Technology has allowed this explanation to be revised. The current explanation for these observations is that

Earth rotates once a day on its axis.

the Sun's light is refracted as it enters Earth's atmosphere.

reflections cause the Sun to appear to move.

Earth's gravity changes the appearance of the Sun throughout the day.

Look closely at this diagram that illustrates Earth’s rotation and revolution. Why is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing summer?

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun.

Earth is rotating in a counterclockwise direction.

The Northern Hemisphere is receiving less direct solar energy.

The diagram shows Earth and the Sun. What could be added to this diagram to show information about the cause of changing seasons?

An arrow showing Earth revolving around the Sun

Many arrows representing the Sun’s energy traveling away from Earth into space

A picture of the Moon revolving around Earth

The locations of several other stars

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

This diagram illustrates Earth’s orbit.

What is not illustrated in this diagram?

The Lunar Cycle

The day/night Cycle

The seasonal changes

Earth's rotation and revolution

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Besides Earth's tilt, what other factor determines the hours of sunlight per day in a particular area?

Temperature

Latitude

Longitude

The speed of light

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best explains why the seasons change as Earth revolves around the Sun?

Earth’s axis is tilted, so different parts of the planet receive more sunlight at different stages in Earth’s orbit.

Earth is constantly rotating on its axis, exposing different parts of the planet to the Sun at different times.

Earth’s orbit is elliptical rather than circular.

At some points in its orbit, Earth is closer to the Sun than at other times.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The diagram shows the orbit of Earth around the Sun. At point Z people who live nearest the North Pole experience 24 hours of daylight. What causes this to happen?

Earth's rotation

Earth's revolution

Earth's equator

Earth's tilt on its axis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a factor that is responsible for the changes in seasons that occur on Earth?

Earth’s tilt on its axis

Earth’s rotation

Earth’s revolution

Earth’s orbit

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does Earth tilt when Texas has summer?

The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun.

The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun.

The Southern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun.

The Southern Hemisphere tilts the same way as the Northern Hemisphere.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Look at the map. Which entire continent lies roughly between latitude 15° south and 45° south?

Cape of Good Hope

South America

Australia

Indian Ocean

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Openscied Earth in Space

This diagram illustrates Earth’s orbit.

What is not illustrated in this diagram?

Besides Earth's tilt, what other factor determines the hours of sunlight per day in a particular area?

Which of the following best explains why the seasons change as Earth revolves around the Sun?

The diagram shows the orbit of Earth around the Sun. At point Z people who live nearest the North Pole experience 24 hours of daylight. What causes this to happen?

Which of the following is not a factor that is responsible for the changes in seasons that occur on Earth?

How does Earth tilt when Texas has summer?

Look at the map. Which entire continent lies roughly between latitude 15° south and 45° south?

The diagram shows the orbit of Earth around the Sun. At what point in the diagram is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing winter?

When does Earth's tilt allow for the least amount of solar energy to reach Texas?

Look at the diagram of Earth orbiting the Sun. At position A, which part of Earth is experiencing summer?

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This diagram illustrates Earth’s orbit. What is not illustrated in this diagram?

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Which of the following best explains why the seasons change as Earth revolves around the Sun?

The diagram shows the orbit of Earth around the Sun. At point Z people who live nearest the North Pole experience 24 hours of daylight. What causes this to happen?

Which of the following is not a factor that is responsible for the changes in seasons that occur on Earth?

How does Earth tilt when Texas has summer?

Look at the map. Which entire continent lies roughly between latitude 15° south and 45° south?

The diagram shows the orbit of Earth around the Sun. At what point in the diagram is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing winter?

When does Earth's tilt allow for the least amount of solar energy to reach Texas?

Look at the diagram of Earth orbiting the Sun. At position A, which part of Earth is experiencing summer?

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