Brainpop Seasons

What happens after the vernal equinox?

• The days get longer

• The days get shorter

• The days stay the same length

• The earth moves closer to the sun

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing away from the sun.. (pick 2)

• the days are longer and hotter

• it's summer

• the days are short and cold

• It's winter

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When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing toward the sun.. (pick 2)

• the days are longer and hotter

• it's summer

• the days are short and cold

• It's winter

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______________ on the Arctic circle means that it's light outside even while you sleep.

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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____________ starts with the vernal equinox on March 20 or 21st.

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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____________ starts with a solstice on June 21st.

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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____________ starts with the autumnal equinox on September 22 or 23.

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance 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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During which season does the Northern 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 Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the equator

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn

• They occur when the Sun is directly over the Arctic Circle