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What is the primary cause of the changing seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The rotation of Earth

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Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

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During which season does the vernal equinox occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

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What is the main reason for the variation in daylight hours during different seasons?

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's orbital shape

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Shortest day of the year

• Longest day of the year

• Equal day and night

• Start of spring

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What phenomenon occurs when the Sun is directly above the equator?

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Eclipse

• Perihelion

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In which season do deciduous trees typically shed their leaves?

• Autumn

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

Which of the following best describes the climate during summer in temperate regions?

• Warm and humid

• Cold and dry

• Mild and wet

• Hot and dry

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What is the term for the longest day of the year?

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

• Vernal equinox

• Autumnal equinox

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Which of the following is a common adaptation of animals living in cold winter climates?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Photosynthesis

• Estivation