Sun and Seasons

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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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun

• More direct light from Earth's tilt

• Stronger light from the sun

• Earth spins slower

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In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards

• up

• down

• away

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In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards

• up

• down

• away

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Based on the graph, which month is getting the most DIRECT sunlight? (a)  

• January

• December

• October

• June

• April

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Select which position depicts when the southern hemisphere of Earth would be receiving the most indirect sunlight.

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Select which position depicts when the south hemisphere would be receiving the most indirect sunlight.

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Drag the following seasons to their correct position.

a

b

c

d

Autumnal Equinox

Summer Solstice

Spring Equinox

Winter Solstice

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In the Northern Hemisphere they are receiving (a)   and in the Southern Hemisphere they are receiving ​ (b)  

• Indirect Sunlight

• Direct Sunlight

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Why is June 21st an important day to remember?

• It is the longest day of the year

• We are on summer vacation

• It is Summer Solstice

• Earth is right above the sun

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