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

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

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Which of the following is true about the equinoxes?

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the equator

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn

• They occur when the Sun is at its farthest point from the equator

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During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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What phenomenon causes the different lengths of day and night during the year?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's gravitational pull

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Which of the following statements is true about the solstices?

• They occur twice a year, marking the longest and shortest days

• They occur when day and night are of equal length

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the equator

• They occur when the Earth is closest to the Sun

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What is the main reason for the occurrence of different seasons in the Southern Hemisphere compared to the Northern Hemisphere?

• The Southern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun

• The Southern Hemisphere has a different axial tilt

• The Southern Hemisphere experiences opposite seasons

• The Southern Hemisphere rotates in the opposite direction

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Which of the following best explains why the poles experience extreme variations in daylight during the year?

• The poles are closer to the Sun

• The poles have a different axial tilt

• The poles are affected by Earth's magnetic field

• The poles are tilted towards or away from the Sun

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in relation to Earth's seasons?

• It marks the northernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead

• It marks the southernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead

• It marks the point where day and night are of equal length

• It marks the point where the Earth is closest to the Sun

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How does the angle of sunlight affect the temperature during different seasons?

• A higher angle of sunlight results in cooler temperatures

• A lower angle of sunlight results in warmer temperatures

• A higher angle of sunlight results in warmer temperatures

• The angle of sunlight does not affect temperature

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Which of the following is a result of Earth's axial tilt?

• The occurrence of eclipses

• The occurrence of tides

• The occurrence of seasons

• The occurrence of day and night

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