Reading: Earth's Season

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's axial tilt

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The speed of Earth's rotation

During which event is the Sun directly over the Tropic of Cancer?

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

• Spring equinox

• Autumn equinox

What happens during an equinox?

• The Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer

• The Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn

• Both hemispheres receive equal amounts of sunlight

• The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer

How does Earth's axial tilt affect the length of daylight at higher latitudes?

• Daylight remains constant throughout the year

• There are extreme variations in daylight length

• Daylight is longer in winter than in summer

• Daylight is shorter in summer than in winter

What is a common misconception about the cause of Earth's seasons?

• Seasons are caused by Earth's axial tilt

• Seasons are caused by Earth's distance from the Sun

• Seasons are caused by the shape of Earth's orbit

• Seasons are caused by the speed of Earth's rotation