Seasons and Earth's Tilt Quiz

What is the main reason Earth experiences different seasons throughout the year?

• The distance between Earth and the Sun changes

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun

• The shape of Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

• The Sun moves closer to Earth in summer

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How many degrees is Earth’s axis tilted from vertical?

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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What is the name of the path that Earth follows as it moves around the Sun?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Axis

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How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 12 hours

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When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

• Winter

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What term describes the spinning of Earth on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Tilt

Which of the following best explains why the equator experiences little change in seasons?

• The equator is always tilted away from the Sun

• The equator receives about the same amount of sunlight all year

• The equator is closer to the Sun

• The equator rotates faster than the poles

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What is the name of the imaginary line that passes through the North and South Poles of Earth?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Meridian

During which month does the Northern Hemisphere usually experience the summer solstice?

• December

• March

• June

• September

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