Seasons and Climate

Which best describes the climate in a tropical region?

• warm

• cold

• dry

• wet

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

• 27 days

• 24 hours

• 365 1/4 days

• 364 days

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What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & rovolution

• Earth's tilt & resolution

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What causes the seasons to change?

• The warming and cooling of Earth's core.

• The distance from the sun.

• Earth's tilt in relation to the sun.

• Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

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The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 25.3

• 30.2

• 24

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it is far from the sun

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Which season has the least amount of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer 

• Fall

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The shape of the Earth

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Which of the following best describes a Mediterranean climate?

• Hot and dry summers, mild and wet winters

• Cold and snowy winters, hot and humid summers

• Mild and rainy all year round

• Hot and humid all year round

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