Seasons

Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?

• because of Earth's rotation

• because the stars move randomly

• because of Earth's revolution around the Sun

• because they are farther away at times

Caused by Earth revolving around the Sun at a tilt

• Shadow

• Seasons

• Pattern

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This illustration shows Sun’s locations in the sky at noon on December 21 and on June 21. Based on this information, predict which labeled dot in the illustration shows the location of the Sun at noon on September 21.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which term describes the average weather conditions during a season over many years?

• Climate

• Weather

• Rainfall

• Temperature

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The speed of Earth's rotation

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Monsoon

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What is the primary reason for the variation in temperature during different seasons?

• Distance from the Sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's rotation speed

• Sun's energy output

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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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Which phenomenon is responsible for the occurrence of seasons?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Moon's phases

• Sun's rotation

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What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun?

• Aphelion

• Perihelion

• Equinox

• Solstice