Seasons

In what month do we find the longest day of the year?

• June

• September

• March

• December

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What is the term for the longest day of the year?

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Perihelion

• Aphelion

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What is the main reason for the seasons?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's revolution

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What causes seasons on earth?

• The tilt of the earth's axis

• Moon phases

• The sun

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Tulips are flowers that typically bloom in the spring. How could tulips be forced to bloom in winter?

• by limiting pruning and trimming of the tulips

• by reducing water levels and nutrient uptake by the tulips

• by elevating oxygen levels and supplying organic matter to the tulips

• by increasing temperature and lengthening daylight for the tulips

Which position shows Earth in the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Position A

• Position B

• Position C

• Position D

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How can you BEST describe the temperature patterns for this city?

• There is little seasonal variation in temp

• There is significant variation in temp throughout the year

• The temp range is approx 15*c

• The warmest month is July

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

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's magnetic field

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

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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Which of the following is true about the equinoxes?

• They occur when the Earth's axis is tilted directly towards the Sun

• They occur when the Earth's axis is tilted directly away from the Sun

• They occur when day and night are of equal length

• They occur when the Earth is closest to the Sun

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