Revolution and the Seasons

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Earth's tilt on its axis and its revolution around the sun

• The distance between Earth and the sun

• The size of Earth and the sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

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Analyzing

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere receive the least direct sunlight?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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Applying

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

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Analyzing

The path a revolving body follows is called its ___.

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Earth's tilt causes the seasons to be opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Evaluate this statement.

• True

• False

• Depends on the time of year

• Only during equinoxes

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What is the main reason for fewer daylight hours during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

• The sun’s energy strikes the Northern Hemisphere least directly

• Earth is farther from the sun

• The sun is smaller in winter

• Earth's rotation slows down

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Earth's rotation and its revolution around the sun produce observable ___.

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