Seasons

Identify the current season at location X

• Fall

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

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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 Tropic of Capricorn

• They occur when day and night are of equal length

• They occur when the Earth is closest to the Sun

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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What is the primary reason for the occurrence of seasons on Earth?

• Earth's elliptical orbit

• The Sun's varying energy output

• The tilt of Earth's rotational axis

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

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Which of the following statements is true about the solstices?

• They occur twice a year

• They mark the beginning of spring and autumn

• They occur when the Sun is directly above the equator

• They are the longest and shortest days of the year

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

• Direct sunlight is cooler than angled sunlight

• Angled sunlight is warmer than direct sunlight

• Direct sunlight is warmer than angled sunlight

• The angle of sunlight has no effect on temperature

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

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

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

• It marks the equator

• It marks the prime meridian

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Which phenomenon is responsible for the changing length of days and nights?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

What happens during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer

• The Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest day

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day

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