Seasons Lesson

Kevin travels from the United States to Australia for the winter, but when he gets there it feels more like summer. Which statement explains this?

• The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing an equinox.

• The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing an equinox.

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, so it is summer in Australia.

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so it is summer in Australia.

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When it is winter, the United States receives the least direct solar energy, as compared with the rest of the year. Why does this happen?

• The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the sun.

• The Northern Hemisphere is farther from the sun.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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How do the temperatures at Earth’s equator compare with the temperatures at the poles during the year?

• The equator is generally cold.

• The poles are generally warm.

• There is less variation in temperature at the equator.

• There is more variation in temperature at the equator.

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In addition to changes in the number of hours of daylight, what other factor contributes to Earth’s seasons?

• time of the day

• angle of the sun’s radiation

• energy as heat from the moon

• warm air blowing from the oceans

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Which characteristic is associated with winter as compared to summer?

• noon sun lower in the sky

• higher daytime temperatures

• more daily hours of sunlight

• longer days and shorter nights

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Examine the diagram of Earth’s orbit. The position labeled “1” represents the season of summer in .

• at the poles

• at the equator

• in the Southern Hemisphere

• in the Northern Hemisphere

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Vesna is studying seasons on Earth. She drew a diagram of Earth to show how it is tilted on its axis. Vesna wants to include the label of Earth’s tilt on her diagram. What angle should Vesna add?

• 15.5°

• 23.5°

• 30°

• 45°

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Which of these statements is shown by the photo?

• The Southern Hemisphere is in summer and the Northern Hemisphere is in winter.

• Both polar regions are experiencing day and nighttime hours of relatively equal length.

• The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the sun than the Northern Hemisphere.

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The image shows the orbit of Uranus around the sun. How would the seasons on Uranus compare to the seasons of Earth?

• The four seasons of Uranus would be different from Earth’s because the tilt of Uranus is different.

• Seasons on Uranus would be exactly opposite of seasons on Earth.

• Uranus rotates on its side, so Uranus would not experience different seasons.

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Which of these are affected by Earth's tilt?

Select TWO that apply.

• the number of daylight hours in June

• changes in yearly temperatures across the seasons

• how long each season lasts

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