Seasons 2.0

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles 
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• vernal equinox
• axis
• solar eclipse
• solar flare

Match the positions with the corresponding seasons in the Northern hemisphere.

• Position C

• Winter

• Position B

• Spring

• Position D

• Fall

• Position A

• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

An Equinox is when there is (a)  

• Full tilt toward sun
• Full tilt away from sun
• Shortest day
• Equal day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

At position D in the Southern hemisphere it would be _____?

• Summer
• Winter
• Spring
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The light is more concentrated at angle (a)   .

• a
• b

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What season is represented by this diagram?

• Fall

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1