Patterns of Change in Seasons

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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The Northern Hemisphere gets __________ sunlight in the winter, which leads to _________ temperatures.

• less direct, hotter

• less direct, colder

• more direct, hotter

• more direct, colder

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Why is it colder in winter than in summer?

• The earth is tilted toward the sun.

• The earth is farther away from the sun.

• The earth is tilted away from the sun.

• The earth is closer to the sun.

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When does the sun create the longest shadows?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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Which statement is accurate about seasons in North Carolina?

• temperatures vary during each different season

• average temperature is very warm during each season

• it is difficult to notice changes in temperatures between seasons

• it is cold during each season

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Andy lives in the Southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely experience in August?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall

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Which statement best describes temperature patterns at the mid-latitudes?

• temperatures are hot in the summer, cold in the winter

• temperatures are warm all year long

• temperatures are cold all year long

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance from the sun changes

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The shape of the Earth's orbit

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During which month does the Southern Hemisphere experience the most daylight hours?

• June

• December

• March

• September

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Which of the following best explains why the equator experiences little variation in temperature throughout the year?

• It is always closest to the sun

• It receives consistent direct sunlight

• It is farthest from the poles

• It has a faster rotation speed

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