Seasons

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

When are the equinoxes?

• June & December
• July & January
• April & October
• March & September

Which phenomenon occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun?

• Spring equinox

• Fall equinox

• Winter solstice

• Summer solstice

When the Northern Hemisphere leans toward the sun, the northern part gets -

• more sunlight
• less sunlight
• to be winter
• cooler

In what month does the Sun's light strike Virginia at the lowest angle?

• March
• June
• September
• December

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.

Earth's axis is tilted at - 

• 23.5 degrees
• 33.5 degrees
• 28 degrees
• 90 degrees

How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 30 days
• 365.25 days

What is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice
• summer solstice
• fall equinox
• spring equinox