Earth's Orbit and Seasons Quiz

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circle

• Ellipse

• Square

• Triangle

How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 30 days

• 180 days

• 365 1/4 days

• 500 days

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilted axis

• The Sun's brightness

• The Moon's phases

In which month does the North Pole tilt toward the Sun, causing summer in the northern hemisphere?

• December

• March

• June

• September

What happens to the Sun's rays in the northern hemisphere during December?

• They strike at steep angles

• They strike at low angles

• They become more direct

• They disappear

Why is it summer in the northern part of the world when it is winter in the southern part?

• Because the Earth is closer to the Sun

• Because the Earth's axis is tilted

• Because the Sun moves closer to the northern hemisphere

• Because the Earth spins faster

What would happen to the seasons if Earth's axis were not tilted?

• There would be no seasons

• Seasons would be longer

• Seasons would be shorter

• Seasons would be more extreme